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Constant itching in ear

2017-10-11 02:15:24
I have this habbit of scratching my ear with cotton buds all the time. Now it has begin to pain a bit, and constant irretation. My ear seems to be dry from inside now .. please advise
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You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection. You may need to take antibiotics, pain killer and antibiotic ear drops for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. Meanwhile you can use candibiotic ear drops three drops three times daily

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