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Is Preventive Treatment Necessary Post Ear Infection?
my son 4 years old , he had an ear infection 2 times in a month time, and severe cough, dr advised that once he finishes his antibiotic , he needs to be on preventif treatment and take antibiotic on daily baisis for 3 months, as he has water in the middle ear, is that ok?
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The antibiotic will be fine but if he has persistent water behind his eardrum he may need a myringotomy--making a small hole in the drum and placing a stenting tube in it to allow the fluid to drain
The antibiotic will be fine but if he has persistent water behind his eardrum he may need a myringotomy--making a small hole in the drum and placing a stenting tube in it to allow the fluid to drain
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