Muffled sound in left ear

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Asked for Male, 41 Years

I noticed this last few weeks that i am getting a muffled sound. (sometimes echoing too!) in my left ear. There is no pain as of now. What could be the reason for it?

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Bareilly

Kindly take online consultation with detailed history Steam inhalation twice daily

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Dr. Sabyasachi Chakravarty

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Asansol

Consult Now

The most probable cause for this symptom is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction probably Patulous Eustachian tube...It is the tube that connects middle ear with nasopharynx equalizes the air pressure...

Next Steps

Should try steam inhalation and perform Valsalva manoever, which can be found in youtube...

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