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Yesterday cotton ear bud was removed .
I have pain in the ear. Can u pls advise any antibiotic. Actualy cotton got stuck and it was removed.
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You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection after removal foreign body from the ear canal. You may need to take antibiotics ear drops for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. Meanwhile you can use candibiotic ear drops three drops three times daily
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