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I recently got over a chest cold with a lot of mucus. i finally was able to pop my ears and i can barely hear out of my left ear. no earwax in canal?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: There may be fluid behind the eardrum. I would have a recheck in two weeks. It can take 30 days or so to resolve.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I recently got over a chest cold with a lot of mucus. i finally was able to pop my ears and i can barely hear out of my left ear. no earwax in canal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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