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A member asked:
Hi, my daughged has earache. i that i can put a drop of vegtable oil mixed with water in it? is this true? i dont have any olive oil right now.
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Try paracetamol: Vegetable oil won't hurt her but is not likely to help her ear.
Answered 3/1/2016
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MD: MD could signify significant problem. Have her seen by ENT doc.
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