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My toddler woke up this morning with the top of his ear swollen and red. he doesnt act like it hurts but it is still swollen. what is it?
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Insect Bite: Swelling without accompanying pain in the ear may indicate an insect bite. Track condition of swelling and if it continues to worsen an allergy to insect bite may be indicated
Answered 7/18/2016
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