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What can i do at home for an earache?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Suggestions: Try warm compresses, tylenol, (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen initially. If it persists especially if there is ear drainage, hearing loss, sore throat, or any other persistent head or neck symptom see ent.

Dr Balin and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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