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What Causes A Large Lump In Front Of The Ear?

I have a large lump in front of my ear. This has been here for over a week. Last week I had my ears checked by the school nurse and she said I had lots of bubbles and needed a decongestant. I have been taking the decongestant for 8 days, and I still have the lump and pain. I realize this is probably an infected lymph node, but how long do I wait before seeing a physician?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hello thanx for queiry.lump in front of the ear could be enlarged parotid lymph node, do you have any infected teeth??it also could be due infected teeth,so please get xrays done for the same and do consult your oral physician and ent specialist..hope it helps..take care..
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What Causes A Large Lump In Front Of The Ear?

Hello thanx for queiry.lump in front of the ear could be enlarged parotid lymph node, do you have any infected teeth??it also could be due infected teeth,so please get xrays done for the same and do consult your oral physician and ent specialist..hope it helps..take care..