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Does cotton ball in the ear help ear infection?
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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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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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