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Ibuprofen for ear pain?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends on cause: Hard to know what is cause of ear pain. Treatment would vary based on diagnosis. See your previous question on this for further information.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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