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A member asked:

Severe pain in ear. feels like my e tube is swollen,pops when i swallow or yawn. tried rubbing alcohol,swimmer ear drops, peroxide,small foul drainage

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ENT doc: Sounds like you have a bad swimmers ear problem. Best bet is to see an ENT doc ASAP. If weekend, go to ER.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/12/2020

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