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Ears hurt when laying in bed. have ear infection(probably swimmers ear). doctor said i dont have a ruptured ear drum. wind being suck in(after putting prescribed drop). ear hurts when moving jaw. yellow green goo coming out(should i clean it?)

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Otitis externa: No, you should not clean it yourself. See an ENT Doctor Who can carefully and properly clean the ear for you. That will help it heal safely and more quickly.

Answered 5/19/2017

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A member asked:

Ears hurt when laying in bed. have ear infection(probably swimmers ear). doctor said i dont have a ruptured ear drum. wind being suck in(after putting prescribed drop). ear hurts when moving jaw. yellow green goo coming out(should i clean it?)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

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