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Ear pain - Active Otitis Media

2019-01-25 02:24:02
I have been suffering from active otitis media from 18th January. I have consulted doctor on 21st January and he prescribed me some medicines. But there is no change, it's like the same how I feel on first day. Could you please advise me what could be the possible reason!?
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Acute otitis media will usually takes 2 wks to subside, if it doesn't subside stronger medication in the form of steroids are recommended after consulting with Ent specialist

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Presence of comorbidities like Chronic Sinusitis, Recurrent Pharyngotonsillitis or GERD should be ruled out.

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