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I've temporarily lost my hearing in my right ear, it sounds like i'm under water. is there a ear solution to get rid of it?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No magic: get an eval to diagnose your condition, then the treatment will occur. good luck, hope you get well soon.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Serous otitis: You may have fluid in your ears which isdepressing your hearing. A short course of steroids might be helpful

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2019

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A member asked:

I've temporarily lost my hearing in my right ear, it sounds like i'm under water. is there a ear solution to get rid of it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

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