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Son has ear tubes. fluid draining from one ear. has sinus drainage too. take him to doc bc of ear drainage? worried it's ear infection.

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

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See Doctor: Given his history of recurrent ear infections and ear tube placement I would definitely have him seen by his pediatrician for further workup and evaluation.

Dr Clay agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

Son has ear tubes. fluid draining from one ear. has sinus drainage too. take him to doc bc of ear drainage? worried it's ear infection.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Dr Clay agreed

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