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During upper respitory infection, i flew & now ear blocked & feel some liquid moving inside ear upon tilting head. what treatment can help me?

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Try a decongestant: You can try taking a decongestant. Maneuver of blowing with nostril and mouth blocked may also provide relief.

Answered 1/13/2019

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