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My ear is hurting incredibly bad. it has been for a few hours. now the hearing in that ear is declining. what should i do? i have had strep throat recently.

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Dr. Michael Wolfe answered

Specializes in Head & Neck Surgery

Best : Best thing to do would be to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. This sounds like an ear infection of some type, but without an exam, a reliable diagnosis and recommendations cannot be made.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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