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If i blow my nose, i get a sharp, stinging pain in my left ear. i know docs dislike antibiotics for ear pain. possible otitis media? can i let it go?

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Eustachian tube: This maneuver commonly pushes air into your Eustachian tube which can push out/stretch the eardrum producing pain. I would just tone down the force of blowing your nose.

Dr Owens and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2015

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