Ear blocked

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Ear blocked

Asked for Male, 30 Years

I have recovered from covid. Its been 3 weeks now.. but i am having issue with my left ear .. Its block and a hummimg noise is continuously ongoing.. Any suggestions whether it is serious or no ?

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Dr. Anil Gupta

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Lucknow

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Don't worry Most probably Eustachian tube dysfunction

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consult online with detailed history for proper evaluation and management

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Dr. Shyam Sudhakar S ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shyam Sudhakar S

ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon Chennai

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Greetings. From your history, it is likely to be 1. tubal block 2. Nerve weakness 3. Impacted wax (if you have a history of ear bud usage) Some causes may become better with time while others may worsen.

Next Steps

consult online/direct for proper evaluation and management. May need to do a basic hearing test.