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I had a double ear infection recently. i was prescribed augmentin for a week. i finished it just over a week ago and seemed fine. however, now both ears/ear canals are very itchy. is there a cause for concern or normal? thank you?

Q: i had a double ear infection recently. i was prescribed augmentin for a week. i finished it just over a week ago and seemed fine. however, now both ears/ear canals are very itchy. is there a cause for concern or normal? thank you?

: Allergies may be the cause of getting a double ear infection. Be rechecked and maybe see an Ent or Allergist for further evaluation.

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Allergies may be the cause of getting a double ear infection. Be rechecked and maybe see an Ent or Allergist for further evaluation.

Answered 4/7/2021

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A member asked:

I had a double ear infection recently. i was prescribed augmentin for a week. i finished it just over a week ago and seemed fine. however, now both ears/ear canals are very itchy. is there a cause for concern or normal? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Segal answered

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