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Why when my sinuses are plugged up it puts pressure on my ear to where it hurts, why? been really dizzy today as well.

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? Blocked eustachian: If you get pharyngitis and eustachian tubes get blocked, that could cause significant pressure difference in middle ear and atmosphere which could cause pain and vertigo.

Answered 4/18/2014

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