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My ear is chronically stuffy but the docs told me it's earwax and for me to use ear drops. it didn't help at all. maybe narrow eustachian tube or what?

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Maybe: There are many reasons for that sensation you describe. It could be eustachian tube dysfunction, specially if it feels like you can't "pop your ears". Consider talking to an ent...

Answered 4/19/2018

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A member asked:

My ear is chronically stuffy but the docs told me it's earwax and for me to use ear drops. it didn't help at all. maybe narrow eustachian tube or what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Ramirez answered

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