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I have otitis externa for the last 5 days. I took tab azithromycin for 3 days and got relief from severe pain. But still some pain persists. So wat shud I do? Shud I carry on azithromycin or wait for it to heal on its own??
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Hi there The details given are insufficient Is there discharge still There is better drug than azithromycin Hope this helps
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