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Everytime i swallow i can hear a crackling noise in my right ear. i have been in lifeguard training all week so my ears have been getting clogged alot?
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Swimmers ear: Likely swimmers ear, or external otitis. See ENT doc for exam and treatment. In mean time, keep ear dry and don't use q-tips.
Answered 4/10/2015
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