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A member asked:

Fluid in middle ear, doc gave antivert, zyrtec, nasacort, (triamcinolone) how long take to dry up fluid in ear? repeat bouts, can you stop it from happening again?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Keep nose open: Fluid in the middle ears is usually from obstruction of the eustachean tube opening. If you have had repeated bouts , it may be worthwhile for you to consult an allergist to find out why.

Answered 9/7/2018

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