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Hey i wanted to ask a health question lately my ear been hurting off and on out the blue do you have any suggestions i can do at home ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ear: Ear pain often do to congestion Lemon drops and decongestant worth a try.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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