My preauricular pit keeps getting infected and it's really annoying. A doctor mentioned surgery to close it permanently but I'm worried about the cost and possible complications. What should I expect if I go through with it?

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I'm having a lot of pain in my right ear because of a cold, but it doesn't feel like it's clogged or anything. My ears look normal but the pain is still there. What could be causing this pain?

I've been dealing with tonsil stones for about a year now and it's really been bugging me. I'm wondering if there's a way to get rid of my tonsils without going through surgery. Is it possible? If so, how does it work?

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I'm a bit concerned because for the past couple of days, I've been waking up with numbness in my left ear. It usually goes away after I shake my ear for about 5 minutes. I'm scheduled to fly on Friday, and I'm worried if this might cause any issues during the flight. Should I be worried about this?

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