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My 2 month old daughter ear is swollen, the cartilage. it doesn't seem to bother her, even when i touch it. what could it be?
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? bug bite ?: I have seen this happen with a simple bug bite,but am reluctant to say that is all it could be at that age.Might be worth a visit to be sure.
Answered 4/24/2016
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