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Hi i scratched my ear canal and now its itchy. and if i scratch the ear becomes sore. what can i use to make the pain and itch go away?
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Otitis externa: You may bring early infection if it hurts, is red and inflated so I recommend taking ibuprofen in what you go with your doctor for amtibiotoco
Answered 11/5/2019
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