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Had fluid behind ear drum kinda crackles and a bit deaf what can i take to get rid of it?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Check with ENT: Depends on how much of fluid you have behind the ear, it may need myringotomy( small nick of the ear drum, to let out fluid) , in addition you may need a ear tube. Sometimes it may resolve with medications, or valsava maneuver.

Answered 4/13/2020

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