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I often get an ear infection after flying with a cold...i'm 18. shouldn't i grow out of this?
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When enlarged: tonsils/adenoids are the reasons for recurrent throat/ear infections they may shrink at adolescence and ear infections diminish in frequency...hope this information is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 7/21/2018
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