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When i stand up both of my ears plug up or just one. why is that happening? also have head pressure.
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Tricky: cannot say in your particular case, but generally,reversible plugging of ear implies fluid/congestion in the ear that can shift with position. This can be inflammation (virus) or purulence (infection). both can be treated. bacterial infection is more significant.
Answered 2/19/2019
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