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Irritation of ear

Irritation of ear

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Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
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Perichondritis
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I have an irritation of my left ear outer canal due to removal of a hard wag plug. My doctor said I could use Maxitrol OP drops in ear. Is that ok?

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Son bit an elephant ear leaf.What can I give him to reduce irritation?

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A 48-year old asked:

What could cause ear irritation upon wearing earrings in an 8-year-old female?

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A 30-year old male asked:

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A 20-year old female asked:

I had gotten my ears pierced before starting accutane, and I had to let them close due to irritation to the metal. Can I get them done again?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I keep hearing static and feel irritation in my left ear but not my right and I don't have my music particularly loud so im not sure what could be causing it?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Medicated ear drops used to treat disorders commonly cause local irritation and sensitivity reactions why ? Can anyone help?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Doc,I have been using earphones for long time and now having irritation in my ears and unable to use them.I am having slight pain in my ears on using?

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A 47-year old male asked:

I have frequent ear irritation/inflammation related to moisture. I appear to get water behind my eardrum. Do I have a hole and can it be easily fixed ?

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A 34-year old male asked:

When I drink any liquid, after that I feel that liquid in my ear when swallowing. There is no pain but irritation?

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A male asked:

Will the scars be sensitive to the touch or easily irritated in the years following ear surgery? Is the area involved in ear surgery prone to irritation? My daughter has floppy ears. I realize that some techniques actually cut and reshape the ear. If a fo

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A 18-year old asked:

Do I have an ear infection? I get irritation, itchiness and a feeling of blockness. I also get discomfort listening to headphones in short periods.

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A 37-year old female asked:

I've had 2 recent ear surgeries. Im having pain from my temple area down into my jaw. Dr said its irritation of the temporal muscle how long will this last? Does this usually cause headaches?

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A 66-year old female asked:

I have no thyroid and take medicine for it the last 20 years. A few months ago the left side of my head right above my ear area itches. My Doctor looked at it, didn't see any irritation. What is this?

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A member asked about a female:

Hi, what can I do for my 6 yr old daughter with a ear ulcer? The ENT says it heals on its on except sweet oil when irritation begins, is that true?

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A 31-year old female asked:

I am experiencing rash . Skin redness or irritation, Rash on face, mild itching dryness on nose cheeks sometimes behind my neck and hairline, behind ears. Could this be the cause of stress or an underlying disease lIke hepatitis C?

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A 38-year old female asked:

On trip a week ago I wore sun hats and glasses constantly that made my ears sore. Scalp sensitive and had a pimple inside right ear. Now I notice I have a swollen lymph node behind that ear but irritation/pimple gone. No other symptoms. Of concern?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Good morning, I have seen my physician and Im currently in PT for shoulder, throat, neck, head stiffness & tension, w/Irritation in facial/eye/ear area. Upon waking its hard to open eyes and it takes a few. Do you agree it is tension? Thank U

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A 22-year old female asked:

I am experiencing rash on face and purple rash around eyes. The following also describe me: Skin rash, Skin redness or irritation, Skin swelling. My rash is going away, but my skin is still very itchy and my ears are getting swollen.

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A 24-year old male asked:

Constant ear popping(on swallow), tinnitus, irritation in throat, from last 2months. I can't feel pressure in ears when I do "valsalva maneuver".

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A 31-year old male asked:

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A 22-year old male asked:

For the past 2 weeks, I have had a minor sore throat on the right side of my throat (right tonsil). This is accompanied by an occasional throat irritation that can produce a cough. No sinus probs or fever. Occasional ear aches though. What is this??

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A 28-year old male asked:

I have had irritation in my lower throat for two months now. I haven't really had too much mucus or coughing. I have had some allergies - sneezing, clogged ears and a little stuffy nose but can't shake the lower throat irritation. I don't really cough or

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Symptoms: pain & irritation in my right lung, jaw, ear, throat, tongue. Dizzy, light sensitivity. What did i inhale and how do I get rid of it?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I am experiencing nasal congestion, sneezing (unaffected by: recent exposure to allergens, exposure to secondhand smoke), sore throat, itchy eyes, ear pressure, nasal drainage, post nasal drip, eye irritation, runny nose, and watery eyes. I am not experie

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can dry itchy (irritation?) ear skin causes lymph node behind ear to swell? Kind of hard and ever so slightly movable.

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A 24-year old female asked:

Doc! am fond of music and have been using earphones app 9-10 hrs a day for last 4-5years.Now am having some wiered irritation in 1 ear.Isit dangerous?

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A 18-year old asked:

Friend went snowboarding in sub zero temp, got blistering and swelling on top behind his ear. Head was completely covered.. Frostbite? Irritation?

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A 57-year old female asked:

After ear infection aeruginosa pseudomonas l keep getting fluid in ear, no pain or irritation. Any idea what the fluid is and where its coming from?

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A 42-year old male asked:

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