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My son has had swimmers ear for over a month now can't seem to get rid of it not even with ear drops and antibiotic. any suggestions?
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See an ENT: If the ear hasn't been cleaned of debris it should be. He may need an "ear wick"- a sponge that sits in the ear canal to keep the drops working longer. Also he should be checked to make sure there isn't a yeast infection in the ear from long-term antibiotic drops. Finally make sure you're keeping the ear dry until he's fully healed.
Answered 6/21/2015
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