What are the potential causes and recommended next steps when ear pain and congestion return after a temporary improvement with a course of azithromycin and an antihistamine?
It is common for ear pain and congestion to bounce back. Since azithromycin and an antihistamine only provided temporary relief, the cause could be a lingering fluid buildup in your middle ear, a viral infection that antibiotics cannot cure, or a bacterial infection that requires a different approach. I recommend scheduling an appointment with your doctor or an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
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What are the potential causes and recommended next steps when ear pain and congestion return after a temporary improvement with a course of azithromycin and an antihistamine?