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I have an inner and outer ear infection. i received a rocephin shot yesterday and ciproflaxacin drops. ear is very swollen. when will this go down?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Few days: Infection is causing the swelling and inflammation. It will take a few days for the infection to be eradicated and the swelling will resolve.

Answered 3/13/2020

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