John S. asked

🏥  Medical

I have an ear infection and have been taking Amoxicillin 500mg (2x twice a day for 10 days) for five days now. My ear is still plugged due to fluid in the middle ear, which is proving very difficult to live with. Will the ear eventually clear by itself? Is there anything I can do (like using heat) to speed up the process?

November 4th, 2024

Eric H. answered

The plugged ear is likely due to a blockage of the Eustachian tube, which is common in ear infection...

November 4th, 2024

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