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What Causes Swelling Of Ear After Putting A Paper Towel?

Ok this is wierd but.. I was wiping out my ear and after that i went to sleep. Well my brother thought it would be funny to stick a small wad of paper towel into my ear when i fell asleep. I woke up and my ear was swelled and idk how to get it out and i cant go to a doctor and no one is home. Help?
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I would explain that your symptoms could be related to local inflammation. I recommend using locally boric alcohol drops, in order to reduce swelling.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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What Causes Swelling Of Ear After Putting A Paper Towel?

Hello, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to local inflammation. I recommend using locally boric alcohol drops, in order to reduce swelling. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka