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A member asked:

After an ear infection, i have a low level of hearing and tinnitus. ent said only inflammation but a week later still tinnitus. when will it go away?

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In the next 3 weeks: If the tinnitus has been associated with prior problem, it should resolve within the next 3 weeks.

Answered 3/1/2015

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