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What's the signs of an ear infection and how can you tell if you just have fluid or it is an ear infection.
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You might not: be able to determine on your own if there is a middle ear infection or if there is non-infected fluid behind your ear drum.
Answered 1/9/2018
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An examination : Ear infection likely has pus while congestion will leave water behind his ears.
Answered 1/9/2018
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