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Had a tube put into left ear on 1/27. have an earache today. is this normal or should i be worried?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tube: Should relieve pain and allow for drainage. Have it checked, it may be plugged or blocked in which case you would require ear drops. All the best.

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/16/2016

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A member asked:

Had a tube put into left ear on 1/27. have an earache today. is this normal or should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

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