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During an ear infection is it a good thing when it drains?
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Yes and NO: Generally means your ear drum has ruptured. Usually means that infection will resolve, but also means you have damaged your ear drum. Good news is that the ruptured ear drum usually heals on its own.
Answered 5/9/2013
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