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Ear infection for 4 months,follow up suctions done,recurrent blockage.feel pressure around forehead and prominent vessels,is it bc of blockage in ear?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

I don't think so.: It sounds like a sinus infection.If this has gone on for so long see an ENT doctor.

Answered 1/27/2016

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