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Is Mastoiditis Harmful While Treatment Is Delayed?
I am a 43 year-old adult female who has just been diagnosed with Mastoiditis. My doctor is not currently treating it as she has referred me to the ENT clinic on an air force base. My appointment has been scheduled for August 5th. Should I be concerned about waiting so long??
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Hello and thank you for your question.
Yes you should be concerned. Mastoiditis must be treated with antibiotics immediately. If not it can cause very serious infections in the brain. Please make sure you get on an antibiotic for the mastoiditis immediately.
Yes you should be concerned. Mastoiditis must be treated with antibiotics immediately. If not it can cause very serious infections in the brain. Please make sure you get on an antibiotic for the mastoiditis immediately.
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