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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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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.
Answered 11/23/2017
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