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Have had tapping behind my ear drum going on 2 weeks now , taking zrytec. have usual sinisitus every winter ,worse at night , ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Visit your doctor: or an ENT specialist, your symptoms warrant professional evaluation

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2015

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A member asked:

Have had tapping behind my ear drum going on 2 weeks now , taking zrytec. have usual sinisitus every winter ,worse at night , ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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