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A member asked:
Been 72 hours since i've been on antibiotics for ottis media left ear,i stil have fulness % like my ear drum inflamed, how long til that retreats?
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Can take a week: Even if the antibiotics are clearing up the infection, it can still take a week to 10 days for the inflammation to resolve. If you are getting worse, losing hearing or having high fevers then see a doctor immediately.
Answered 12/31/2017
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