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My right ear is blocked i put olive oil but still cannot hear i feel deaf it need to pop but it pops for a few.seconds when i clench hard butgoesagain?
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Try other side: It may not be an external ear problem, rather internal--try a decongestant, like Pseudoephedrine (if no hypertension) or afrin (oxymetazoline). If improves for a while, should see ENT dr for evaluation and longer term management plan.
Answered 7/15/2016
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