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What can be done to stop my ear infection hurting?

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Ear infection pain: There are many options to control the pain of an ear infection. Perhaps the most effective is an oral medication like ibuprofen. There are topical treatments (prescription numbing drops). Luckily most ear infections go away pretty quickly (many don't even require treatment).

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Answered 7/12/2013

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