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Can Bronchitis Cause Ear Infection?
I had a 2 month bout with acute bronchitis after cleaning mildew with bleach. The bronchitis seems to have subsided but now I have middle ear effusion with an ear infection. My Primary Care Dr. has put me on azythromicin for the infection. Is the bronchitis causing this ear problem?
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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I really appreciate your concern ,and the answer to your question is , Yes.
Colds, bronchitis, and sinus infections can keep fluid trapped in your ear behind your eardrum. When this happens, bacteria or viruses can grow and cause an infection
Welcome to HCM
I really appreciate your concern ,and the answer to your question is , Yes.
Colds, bronchitis, and sinus infections can keep fluid trapped in your ear behind your eardrum. When this happens, bacteria or viruses can grow and cause an infection
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