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My daughter (18) has had 3 lots of antibiotics for ear infection. it's no longer inflamed but still enlarged and still sore.. is this normal?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Needs to be seen: You need to follow up with your child's doctor. It's difficult to answer your question without an ear exam and your daughter's prior medical history.

Dr Doan agreed

Answered 6/2/2016

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A member asked:

My daughter (18) has had 3 lots of antibiotics for ear infection. it's no longer inflamed but still enlarged and still sore.. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Dr Doan agreed

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