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Left ear needs to pop on/off for a month. ears professionally cleaned & taken decongestant. slight ear pain with audio headphones. light swimmer. ???

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not sure exactly: what your question is, but sounds like you have Eustachian tube dysfunction. You should see an ear, nose, throat (ENT) specialist if you haven't already and possible need a nasal spray.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 2/28/2016

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A member asked:

Left ear needs to pop on/off for a month. ears professionally cleaned & taken decongestant. slight ear pain with audio headphones. light swimmer. ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Naghmi agreed

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