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How long does it take for a ear infection to heal with ear drops.?
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External : Otitis usually responds within a day or so.
Answered 7/11/2017
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3-5 days: If the infection is an inner ear infection - the natural course is about 3-5 days. Anytime a treatment doesn't seem to help after a few days always recheck with your MD. Swimmer's ears (outer ear infections) should also show improvement within the same time period.
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