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Hi, My friend had a cold 2 weeks back and one ear got blocked because of that. Its been a week now since the cold has gone but the ear blockage is still there. What to do?
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It might be due to impacted wax or otitis media of effusion.. need to be confirmed by local examination of the ear.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment..
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