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Does the swelling in the ear canals go away by its self?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: Depends why it is swollen. Keep your ear dry and get to ent.

Answered 9/28/2016

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