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Ear blocked

2017-10-22 05:02:38
My left ear is blocked for more than 5 hours now, I tried putting hot water , yawning, chewing etc but nothing seems to work. Left ear pains , and the feeling when I talk is like I have plugged in a in ear headphone . Kindly advise This happened when I was in the flight today. Also I have cold
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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs during and after air travel because of environmental pressure changes. It will usually improve within couple of days. You can do valsalva maneuver for quick recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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