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Treatment For White Pustules On Eardrum And Throat Pain

An Urgent Care doctor diagnosed me with otitis externa herpes Zoster caused by shingles. I have white pustules on my eardrum & v-cells. He did not do any tests, just looked in my ear. I have had a painful and itchy earache for 4 days with pain in my throat on the same side when I swallow. I have continuing sinusitus and allergies. I was given Acyclovir and neomycin drops, & vicodin for pain but am now concerned with the diagnosis. Do you think I should get a second opinion.
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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Hi.
Herpes zoster of the ear can be diagnosed with clinical ear examination, lab tests are not always necessary. For sinusitis and allergies , you may seek a second ENT physicians opinion.
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Treatment For White Pustules On Eardrum And Throat Pain

Hi. Herpes zoster of the ear can be diagnosed with clinical ear examination, lab tests are not always necessary. For sinusitis and allergies , you may seek a second ENT physicians opinion. Thanks.