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My husband has an earache and his tragus and inner ear is swollen and red almost blocking the ear canal. slight pain in jaw. been using otc ear drops

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Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

Ear infection: Your husband most likely has an infection of the ear canal. He needs to have it examined by a doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 4/13/2020

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A member asked:

My husband has an earache and his tragus and inner ear is swollen and red almost blocking the ear canal. slight pain in jaw. been using otc ear drops

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Oppenheimer answered

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