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In years past, i woke up with fluid in my right ear but lately it's been more frequent and during the day as well, any ideas on what could be causing?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get checked: Advise you see someone to look in your ears. It may only be wax related, but cannot be sure.

Answered 3/20/2013

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