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Went to mountains for a drive now have plugged ear and can't hear with pain hot wash cloth doesn't work either any idea what this may be?
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"Ear Squeeze": Most likely a cold or sore throat that caused inflammation in of the eustachian tube that connects the ear to the mouth in order to equalize pressure. If your tube(s) are blocked, the pressure can't release and normalize. High altitude--lower pressure. If blocked, the pressure in the mouth will exceed the ear and result in a "plugged" feeling. Try neil med hypertonic lavage. Works great!
Answered 10/23/2017
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