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I got an ear infection. first the doc gave me antibiotic drops, it worked. after 2 weeks of no symptoms i went swim again, on the next day i got pain again. next doc gave me antibiotic pills, but 1 day after finishing them the pain is back. what now?

Q: i got an ear infection. first the doc gave me antibiotic drops, it worked. after 2 weeks of no symptoms i went swim again, on the next day i got pain again. next doc gave me antibiotic pills, but 1 day after finishing them the pain is back. what now?

: You should see an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) doctor for a correct diagnosis, take some OTC pain pill such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen in the mean time for the pain.

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You should see an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) doctor for a correct diagnosis, take some OTC pain pill such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen in the mean time for the pain.

Answered 12/3/2022

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A member asked:

I got an ear infection. first the doc gave me antibiotic drops, it worked. after 2 weeks of no symptoms i went swim again, on the next day i got pain again. next doc gave me antibiotic pills, but 1 day after finishing them the pain is back. what now?

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