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What can i do if i have a swollen ear infection?

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See a doc: This can be very painful. Seeing a doctor for assessment and possible treatment antibiotics or steroids would be the best thing to do in such a case.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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