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Ear congestion after swimming

2018-04-03 11:24:52
It's been two days after swimming still I have air locked in my right ear. Please help. I tried drying up the ears but of no use
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at times due to diving, either the eustachian tube gets blocked or ear gets infected you've to get the ear checked and take proper medication according to the diagnosis made by ENT specialist
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avoid under water swimming till the problem is resolved. don't force clean your ear it could cause injury

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There are many reasons for feeling of obstruction in the ear following swimming. Please visit a doctor closely for confirmation of diagnosis and further management.

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