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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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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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