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How can i treat my swimmers ear? i've tried basic swimmers ear ear drops and ibuprofen, but they don't seem to be working. the pain is getting worse.
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Urgent Care: Swimmers ear often needs to be treated with antibiotic ear drops which are only available by prescription. Swimmers ear is definitely very painful!
Answered 6/23/2015
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Doctor: you should consider contacting your doctor or a doctor here on health tap prime to be able to prescribe you some antibiotics for your likely ear infection
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