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What Do Inflammation And Swelling In The Right Ear Indicate?

I live in New England and we recently been getting some bad cold spells. I had gone out today to do some errands and was not gone too long. I have just my right ear that is red and swollen, and have been getting feeling back in it. is it possible that I gotten frostbite, or something else.
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
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Hello,

The redness, numbness and swelling are a common reaction to the cold environment. It should continue to improve as you warm up. It is not likely any severe condition.

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

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Do Inflammation And Swelling In The Right Ear Indicate?

Hello, The redness, numbness and swelling are a common reaction to the cold environment. It should continue to improve as you warm up. It is not likely any severe condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James