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A member asked:

Is it common to treat fluid in ears w/ fluticasone propionate and azithromycin? my primary dr. prescribed me it. can i also take nasal saline spray

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Serous otitis: Unless there is an infection, the antibiotic may not be necessary. You need decongestion of your nasal passages. You can use the steroid nasal spray and definitely use the nasal saline.

Answered 4/16/2013

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