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Anything over the counter for a mild ear infection?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Ear infection: is it external or middle ear infection that you are referring to? if middle ear nasal saline washes would help, unfortunately you need to be examined for either, good luck

Answered 2/20/2019

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