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I've got fluid behind my ear drums. what exactly does that mean?
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Serous otitis media: Serous otitis media. Can be due to a cold, allergy, eustachian tube dysfunction. Results in temporary hearing loss. See ENT doc for management. Usually self limiting. Sometimes requires drainage tubes.
Answered 9/19/2015
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