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My son is really suffering from one ear and has 38 degrees of fever. how shall i treat this ? thanks

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Otitis media.: See or call his doctor . Needs antibiotic. You can start given tylenol (acetaminophen) according to his age for fever and pain.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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