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Hi doc, i have recurring fungal ear infections, have been to an ent specialist & they still persist. what otc medication can i use? tired of antibioti
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Abx don t work: Antibiotics don t work if its fungal. Suctioning the canal maybe needed. Keeping the canal dry is important, esp. if swimming
Answered 12/18/2018
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