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Severe pain in ear drs have confirmed swelling&bulging inside ear, had loads of antibiotics no improvement, what could it be?due to see ent in 4weeks
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Ear bulging: Consider rare infections like staph - most ear drops do not cover , or fungal . Can be from reflux, food intolerances or rhinitis. Sleep with head of bed elevated pillow under mattresses, try zyrtec before bed to decrease nasal congestion and ear congestion. May consider ranitidine for reflux (usually have some upper abdominal pain). Food diary, what worsens ear issues. Check tonsils f/u w/doc
Answered 3/2/2015
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