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Can red wine vinegar get rid of an ear infection?

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No: Sometimes vinegar in an ear drop can help suppress fungal growth in the canal, but it creates a moist environment that causes other canal issues. It will also never reach the middle ear & effect a true middle ear infection.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/5/2017

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