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I am getting a recurring abcess in my left ear.I went to an ENT but he couldn't diagnose the problem correctly.My GP told me its an abcess & gave me antibiotics to suppress it.I have had it 4 times In 1 year.It's somewhere just near the ear opening & is painful. No pus but ear dryness, swelling & some dry crust there.
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Hi Take second opinion from other ENT specialist to look whether it's bacterial or fungal infection which needs overall different treatment....
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