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The er dr looked in my ears with the light said they look fine but did not take sample and friend has ear infection i have stuff nose cough 100.6 week?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Ear infection- URI: Ear infections are not contagious. They occur as a continuation of an upper respiratory infection (URI). Samples of ear fluid are rarely done in adults especially if the ear exam does not show sign of infection. You likely have a viral upper respiratory infection- antibiotics are not effective in viral infections.

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Answered 3/21/2017

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A member asked:

The er dr looked in my ears with the light said they look fine but did not take sample and friend has ear infection i have stuff nose cough 100.6 week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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