Summary: Your recent ear piercing is red and swollen and you suspect it might be infected — should you go to the emergency room? On this <i>ER or Not</i>, emergency room physician <a href="https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0554462">Dr. Troy Madsen</a> discusses the potential serious complications that can come from an infection of the ear, including hearing loss and hospitalization. Learn what you need to look for and when to seek immediate care.
