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Is Treating Middle Ear Effusion Without A Wick In The

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Posted on Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Question: is treating middle ear effusion without a wick in the ear ok? I have the prescribed ear drops but do I need a ear wick with it or is just the ear drops ok?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hii. Please follow the advice given your ENT surgeon. He will know definite

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Please follow the advice given your ENT surgeon. He will know definitely better. Ear wick is not needed in middle effusion. You need the ear drop and not the ear wick.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (23 minutes later)
Thank you so much I was worried for a bit there.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry. Please follow your Ent surgeon advice.

Detailed Answer:
No need to worry. Please follow your Ent surgeon advice.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Is Treating Middle Ear Effusion Without A Wick In The

Brief Answer: Hii. Please follow the advice given your ENT surgeon. He will know definite Detailed Answer: Hii. Please follow the advice given your ENT surgeon. He will know definitely better. Ear wick is not needed in middle effusion. You need the ear drop and not the ear wick.