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A member asked:

Can i fly with an outer ear infection ? currently i have some mild discomfort and a swollen lymph node behind my ear.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No problem: Only inner ear infection would affect your flying. No problem with outer ear infection.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/10/2016

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