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A member asked:
I have an ear infection. i took a z pack bc i'm allergic to amoxicillin. now i still can't hear. what now?
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Ear infection: You need to have your ear checked by your doctor, the fluid may remain impairing your hearing without a residual infection. If need be other antibiotics can be given not related to either drug, but first the correct diagnosis needs to be established. Sudafed can help.
Answered 8/18/2017
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Decongestant: You do not say if you were seeing a doctor. It would always be helpful to be examined by a professional. You might try a decongestant to open up the throat end of the eustacian tube which drains from the middle ear. If this does not work see an ENT doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Be patient: The fluid & mucus that are always present in middle ear infections can take a few weeks to clear & allow hearing to return to baseline. If you are a month past treatment I would get the ear checked.
Answered 8/18/2017
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