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Bad smell from inside the ear?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Bad Smell: You may have an ear infection. You should have it checked by your physician.

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 3/14/2017

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