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My right ear will not stop popping and when i sneeze, the right side of my face hurts insanely. what should i do?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: Having severe pain on the right side of the face from sneezing is unusual although in your case it may be from an inner ear infection at the right ear. See your doctor.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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