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I had a myringotomy in december of 2014, no problems until now. when i lay down or back my ear fills with pressure. if i stand up it disappears.
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Positional: Have your doctor check your tubes and how they are functioning. Try to keep them as patent as possible by performing Valsalva maneuvers. You may ask your doctor for drops to help this happen. All the best.
Answered 3/8/2015
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