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Dr told me 4 days ago the tubes from ear to throat were clogged. i have been taking steroid and antibiotic hasn't helped yet. what do i do now ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Tubes: Not much you can do until resolution. If no response, ear tubes can be placed. See an ENT doc for exam.

Answered 10/7/2016

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