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Earache since last night

2017-10-11 05:31:22
Cerumen impaction 4-year-old, cleaned with earbud, foul smelling, put clearwax drops
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Your child seems to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection especially after cleaning wax. You may need to give antibiotics and analgesics along with 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

Answered2017-10-12 02:11:42

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