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Muffled left ear

2017-08-09 14:44:08
So about 3 days ago started my problem with a throat infection and i had many symptoms but they all stopped and a day later my right ear start popping whenever I yawn or swallow but i dismiss it as I think it may be another symptom of the throat infection but now its sound very muffled from my right ear so I'm not sure what to do
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You might be suffering from condition known as eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days even without treatment.
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. Meanwhile you can do valsalva maneuver for quick recovery

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