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I think i may have an ear infection. it feels a bit like there's water in it. i can kind of hear myself in that ear. is there anything i can do?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See your doctor for: treatment. Can try a warm compress to the ear in the meantime.

Answered 10/3/2015

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