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I have fluid in my right ear and i also have fluid in both of my mastoids, i do not have drainage from ear or sinuses no ear ache no sinus infection o?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

ME fluid, no pain: The middle ear and mastoid spaces are connected. Since you are not experiencing any other symptoms, fluid in middle ear and mastoid should be monitored by your ENT, along with you hearing and balance.

Answered 11/27/2020

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