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I hear a crunching or air noise when i push on the back of my ear, or inside of it i can barley put my finger in it or it hurts.

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Dr. Katherine Caldwell answered

See a doctor: Go have someone look at your ear. Sounds like an infection and you'll need a prescription to treat it. Go today.

Dr Chander agreed

Answered 3/26/2016

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A member asked:

I hear a crunching or air noise when i push on the back of my ear, or inside of it i can barley put my finger in it or it hurts.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katherine Caldwell answered

Dr Chander agreed

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