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Used too much pressure doing nasal irrigation. left ear is clogged. valsalva maneuver ineffective. have been taking sudafed. ineffective?
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May need time: It may take a few days to weeks for the fluid to clear. Avoid irrigation for now but could continue sudafed. If the hearing is affected or continues for >4 weeks would see ENT to make sure nothing else is going on.
Answered 6/10/2014
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