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How are ear infections treated?
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It depends on where : Ear infections may involve the cavity behind the ear drum (acute otitis media) or the ear canal (swimmer's ear or otitis externa). The former may follow a cold, often clears on its own and otherwise requires a course of oral antibiotic. The latter results from loss of the normal oils and wax and may respond to acidified alcohol drops or to topical antibiotics, sometimes combined with a steroid.
Answered 8/2/2013
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