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Earache, ear fullness, swollen ear

2020-08-18 15:16:50
I have earache from past one week after I cleaned my ear with ear bud. Now my ear is swollen and red
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Hi You must have damaged the skin of ear canal.you will need a course of antibiotics and keep the ear dry. As ears are self cleansing,  ear buds should not be used.
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Answered2020-08-18 15:21:23

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Hi...based on your history you are suffering from otitis externa due to ear canal trauma... Which requires...careful management with antibiotics..
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Answered2020-08-18 15:26:32

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