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My right ear sounds like it has water in it. will a peroxide rinse of the ear canal help "dry it out"?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: The sensation may be due to fluid in your MIDDLE EAR BEHIND your ear drum! This is usually due to a upper respiratory virus..for example RHINO-VIRUS ..AKA the COMMON COLD! Try using a NASAL SPRAY along with OTC DECONGESTIVE EG: SUDAPHED!!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 7/7/2016

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