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I had the flu for a few days and now my ear feels blocked and hurts when i yawn or burp, would a trip to the sauna do it any bad?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Won't hurt: this will resolve as you recover from your flu. A trip to the sauna will not likely to hurt anything though. Go for it. Good luck.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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