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I have severe ear pain and my doctors are not available to assist me. what over the counter medication can i get to stop the pain?

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Heat/ibuprofen: Temporary help can be found with heat (warm compress,heat pad) applied to the side of the head. Ibuprofen will also help some. Get evaluated when you can.

Answered 1/4/2020

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