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Swimmers ear problem

2017-08-16 04:14:36
I have a problem of swimmers ear from past 3 days. I have tried garlic and mustard oil but still no relief. Please suggest what should I do?
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Please  don't  put oil or any other thing. Try to avoid  going water  in to eat canal otherwise  it may spread  severe infection.
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put cotton in the ear and avoid eating sweets and sour.
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