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Doc just said i have strep. taking advil (ibuprofen) & starting antibiotics. how can i deal with earache in meantime?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Exam: Ask MD to examine you. If you have otitis media it should be covered by the antibiotic for your strep throat. If otitis externa , infection in the canal not the middle ear,"swimmers ear" you may need some drops to cover pseudomonas. See MD.

Answered 9/10/2016

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