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I was having severe throat infection and cough .recently my ears are blocked and some sound is coming ...it feels like there's some fluid inside .help?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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See a doctor: You may have developed a middle ear effusion from your throat infection; you may need antibiotics to help with resolving the infection. See a doctor for a proper exam.

Answered 3/28/2013

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A member asked:

I was having severe throat infection and cough .recently my ears are blocked and some sound is coming ...it feels like there's some fluid inside .help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

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