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I've had fluid in my ears for 2 years. doctors keep prescribing antibiotics or steroids. is there a different medicine i should try?
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Surgery: if fluid there for two years without help from medical therapy and with recurrent infections you need otolaryngologic consultation, surgical options exist but you must evaluate WHY is the fluid still persisting as well. simple or complex reasons may be the answer
Answered 9/24/2016
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