A swollen earlobe is typically caused by damage or a reaction of the earlobe. Bacteria and other germs may get into the earlobe through a cut or piercing and result in an infection, or it may also be ...
Ear pain when swallowing can be due to an ear or throat infection, a dental abscess, or damage to the ear. Other conditions can also cause ear pain when swallowing. Treatment can depend on the cause.