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Have had outer ear infection for over a month.i do not swim and am confused as to why.keep going to doc & keep being prescribed sprays& drops that are not working.im in lots of pain and feel run down.anything else i can do to help the condition?
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Outer ear infection: Need to know the cause of infection if it’s not swimming - prolonged showers or bathing frequently when water can get in ears, using headphones, q-tips, cotton ear plugs etc. Avoid these factors and if it does not get better then see an ENT specialist. Good luck
Answered 10/8/2019
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