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I had tubes put in my ears when i was 4 due to frequent ear infections. issue was fixed after that. when i was 14 i got an ear infection and the doctor said my right tube was still in. he took it out and soon after i felt a pressure imbalance. now my ear
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ENT: Have another ENT assessment, to determine whether you still need tubes. Having a tube in place for so long will often lead to a perforation or hole in the ear drum that doesn't heal. In your case your Eustachian tube may not be functioning making it difficult for your middle ear to breathe or ventilate.All the best.
Answered 4/12/2015
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