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I have an ear infection and can't hear out of one ear. what should i do?

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Common for ear infct: During a middle ear infection the ear space fills with fluid and suppresses the hearing in the affected ear by ~ 40 decibells. This may continue for 3-6 weeks but gradually clears with treatment and hearing returns to baseline level. Have it checked if it doesn't improve.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2020

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