Ear pain - Active Otitis Media

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

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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Dr. Amol Patil

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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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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

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

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