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Hi. i have been hearing a squishy fluid sound at the back of my head near my left ear. i also hear these loud cracking sounds from the back of my head?

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Dr. Joseph Sireci answered

Fluid behind eardrum: You may have fluid buildup begin the eardrum. Can be from allergies or a cold. You may also have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. This causes a lack of drainage from the middle ear into the throat and results in fluid buildup. Nasal steroids usually help.

Answered 8/8/2016

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A member asked:

Hi. i have been hearing a squishy fluid sound at the back of my head near my left ear. i also hear these loud cracking sounds from the back of my head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Sireci answered

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