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How can i reduce swelling in ear canal?
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Swelling in ear: A steroid ear drop will be able to reduce your ear swelling.
Answered 9/9/2018
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See your doctor : To find out why your ear canal is swollen. If infected, antibiotics will help. Steroids are commonly added to the antibiotic ear drops to help decreased the swelling faster. If there is a foreign body, it needs t be removed. Keep it dry until you see your doctor.
Answered 8/1/2017
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