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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have had an ear infection for more then a week and its a sharp pain. do i get an antibiotic or ear drops and which brand?

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Dr. Venkataranga Nallapareddygari
Dr. Venkataranga Nallapareddygarianswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Need to look intoear: Most likely 2possibilities . If it is external ear infection drops may be fine. In infection is in the middle year (behind ear drum) need oral antibiotics and if severe drops may needed. Need more information.
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