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I have fluid behind left eardrum following a head cold. hearing loss and mild pain for 8 days, no fever, won't drain. what should i do?
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Antihistamine: decongestant for a day or so with salt water gargle. There may be some swelling in the oropharynx preventing drainage and pressure equalization through the eustation tube. If this does not work have sombody have a look in the ear (primary care or ENT)
Answered 5/18/2016
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