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Does cotton ball in the ear help ear infection?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe: If you are using ear drops for an ear infection you can make a cotton wick to help retain the medication, otherwise cotton doesnt help in an ear infection.

Answered 9/26/2019

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No: This will actually help trap moisture and provide a better growth medium for a bacterial infection.

Answered 6/8/2019

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