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Plugged ear

2020-07-17 15:06:34
Ear is clogged since 2-3 days. Keeps recurring in small periods of time. Slight pain and discomfort.
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Can be many things, wax, eustachian tube problems are common among them Use steam inhalation till u get examined

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Ear wax versus eustachian tube dysfunction.
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use ear dissolving drops and show an ENT to examine your ear canal. if no wax then do steam inhalation and valsalva ear exercise.
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