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How will fluid backup cause hearing impairment?
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Fluid in ears: Fluid in the middle ear (otitis media) will decrease hearing a lot. As much as 30 decibel drop in hearing. The fluid prevents the normal transmission of sound from the eardrum through the ear bones to the inner ear.
Answered 5/3/2016
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