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Was having chest infection and cold but it's vanished with medicines but having cracking sound in ear while gulping food or water I am using otrivin to clear it but in vain..kindly suggest what to do.
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Get your ears checked it may be due to wax or some fluid behind your ear drum etc
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Dont let water go inside your ears.
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