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Lately when my mom lays on her right side, her right ear gets plugged up badly. muffled/plugged up like something in it & can't hear. what could be up?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wax: Is the most common reason. Have her see her doctor for an exam.

Answered 2/14/2015

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