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Ent said my ears were fine. when i tilt my head on my left shoulder, my right ear feels like air is in it, thats the only time i feel it. what is it?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

That is called: eustachian tube dysfunction. When you turn your head in certain directions, it can put a kink in your eustachian tube. It is the ventilation tube for the middle ear.

Answered 1/8/2017

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A member asked:

Ent said my ears were fine. when i tilt my head on my left shoulder, my right ear feels like air is in it, thats the only time i feel it. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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