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I accidentally fell asleep talking on my phone, having it pressed up against my ear. i had a rainpobcho on so it wouldn't escape. am i in danger?
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Pressure on ear: As you already know, not a good thing to do but you are unlikely to have any long term or serious consequences from what you did.
Answered 11/28/2017
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