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It depends on what the structural problem is with the earlobe. In many cases we can do filler injections with Restylane or Juvederm which start at $425. Otherwise, any surgical revision needs to be evaluated in person as cost depends on the issue at hand and whether or not the ear lobe is also partially torn from a previous ear piercing.
Yes, you should see an ENT specialist that has an Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) on staff who can perform a diagnostic comprehensive audiogram and Hearing Aid Evaluation.
Although having a small trachea is certainly a possibility, if this has been going on this long and is getting worse, it might be time to do more. If your Family Physician is unable to get a more definitive diagnosis, you should consider requesting a referral to a specialist, either an ENT or a Gastroenterologist. I hope this helps.
Sounds like you have been sick for quite a while. I agree that you should see a regular Family Physician, rather than going to walk-in clinics, to get better comprehensive care. You could have just recurrent infections or a prolonged resistant one. I think as long as you aren't experiencing high fevers, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, you should be OK waiting until your scheduled appointment. If any of those symptoms occur, then you should go to the ER for more urgent treatment.
The most common causes for this would be anything from wax build-up to tinnitus, which often comes from sudden or chronic noise exposure. However, there is a potentially serious cause, although not common, involving plaque build-up in the arteries or aneurysms forming around the inner ear. For this reason, you should get this checked out by a physician.
It sounds like you might have some lymph nodes from your recent infection. These are common, and since they sound like they are relatively small, should go away as your infection gets better. If they persist for more than a month after you are better, or get bigger, then you should have them checked by a Primary Care Physician. Hope that helps.
