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Every time i lie down, my ears plug and sounds behind muffled. what could be wrong?
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Etd or nasal congest: You may have nasal congestion causing eustation tube dysfunction, you can try saline nasal spray and an over the counter antihistamine and if not better see your doctor. Also try a cool mist vaporizer in the bedroom at night.
Answered 3/9/2014
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