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Swimmers ear, ear canal swelling
I have swimmer's ear. I was given a 6 day 250mg z-pack yesterday. I took the first two pills as directed and it was ok, until the medication wore off. It didnt help with swelling. I know it says take them per day, but I took another 14 hours later to see if it'd open my ear up for my medicated ear drops I got last time I had this. It didnt. Please. What medication will help my ear canal swelling?? I've taken ibuprofen and lower tabs. They ARENT helping. I'm DESPERATE.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is also known as swimmers ear. You may need to take antibiotics as directed by your doctor and antibiotic ear drops are also required. You should avoid cleaning your ear. Usually you should feel better within few days of treatment
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