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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.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Try paracetamol: Vegetable oil won't hurt her but is not likely to help her ear.

Answered 3/1/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

MD: MD could signify significant problem. Have her seen by ENT doc.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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