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Adult ear infection symptoms? lightheaded 3-4 weeks, balance issues, minimal ear pain sometimes, always ringing both ears, nausea, waking up at night

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Middle ear effusion: This is more likely due to inflammation and allergy than an infection, but to cover both bases, I suggest an antibiotic and strong antihistamine at bedtime for 5-10 days for relief. This should be followed by skin or blood testing to find out your allergy triggers to avoid and reduce symptoms in the future

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2019

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