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What are ways to get ear fluid to drain? steroid shot was unsuccessful?

Q: what are ways to get ear fluid to drain? steroid shot was unsuccessful?

: By ear tube placement (tympanostomy). You can read this article for more info - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15609-ear-tubes-tympanostomy - Take care.

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By ear tube placement (tympanostomy). You can read this article for more info - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15609-ear-tubes-tympanostomy - Take care.

Answered 9/15/2023

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