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Recently i got told i had otitis media with effusion and ringing started in my left ear, does this ringing go away when the fluid drains out?

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Usually yes: Otitis media is an ear infection. In bacterial ear infections, it can take a month for the fluid in the ear to completely resolve. The fluid may be causing the ringing. If the ringing does not go away, you should be re-evaluated.

Answered 12/8/2012

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