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Some docs on healthtap have said that antibiotics should make one better by 48 or even 24 hrs. true? should i go to er if otitis pain after 2 days?
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By 48 to 72 hrs: By 48 to 72 hours your ear pain from Otitis Media should improve ! As well as any fever or chills! If no improvement after three days go back to your doctor for evaluation of possible resistant infection!
Answered 3/28/2017
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