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My ear clogged up with my ear infection today is the third day what do i do? i was put on antibiotics and ear drops but the ear drops hurt me.
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Ear fluid: Although you have been taking antibiotics for your ear infection, that only treats the bacteria. The fluid that accumulated behind your ear drum that led to the infection is still there, resulting I'm a "clogged feeling". It may take a few weeks for the fluid to result. Since this fluid drains via the nasal cavity, taking a decongestant may help speed the process. I wouldn't use the ear drops.
Answered 9/12/2016
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