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Ear infection getting better?

2017-07-06 05:12:11
Hi, Went swimming about 2 weeks ago and developed loss of hearing 2 days later.. Next 3 days got much worse with hearing loss and developed pain that went went into jaw which made it hard to eat. Doc gave me drops that read "Neomycin and Polmyxin B" 4 days later now and pain has all but gone away but hearing has not returned. More time needed?
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Most probably it's wax only which needs to be cleaned
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do not try ear buds

Answered2017-07-06 05:33:19

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