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I'm just going through the end stages of a sinus infection and one of my ears feels plugged (been 3 days). how long until the ear will get unplugged?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Hard to say.: Hard to say, could be today, or a week. Take OTC decongestants. If it persists a week, see an ENT doc.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/15/2016

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