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Is there anything to worry about if a child has a red swollen outer ear?
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Outer ear swollen : This could be otitis externa, an outer ear infection which is relatively easy to treat but the concern here is that there is an infection in the mastoid, which could be a very severe problem. You need to see an otolaryngologist as soon as possible.
Answered 11/4/2017
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