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I have swelling around my ear and i have fever its been more than a week. is this anything serious m in dubai and the visitor fee is very high?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Swelling: The swelling around your ears are a result of reactive lymph gland to an upper respiratory virus.It is not serious.

Answered 1/24/2016

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A member asked:

I have swelling around my ear and i have fever its been more than a week. is this anything serious m in dubai and the visitor fee is very high?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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