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Can hypertension possibly cause clogged ears or blocked eustachian tubes?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Unlikely: two common things and may occur together with one NOT causing the other!

Dr Rhoads and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2019

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