Small Bony protrusion behind left ear

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Asked for Female, 25 Years

Goodevening, I have a small bony protrusion behind my left ear, it is hard to touch nd painless. Its there from last six months and i have noticed its increasing in size. And i frequently have sputum in my throat. I am feeling as if my throat is blocked. Why this is happening? Kindly advise something.

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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R

Head and Neck Surgeon 11 yrs exp Pune

The bone behind your ear is naturally rough especially if you are a male, and muscular. Sputum in throat and difficulty swallowing is another problem.

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Dr. Saloni Shah ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Saloni Shah

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

Share a picture of that swelling. If its increasing and with cough needs to do Sonography.