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Can my ear be exposed to change in air pressure like going in higher places like baguio(philippines)using a vehicle..doctor said that i have an infection in the canal(white fungi can be seen)(happened after swimming)?

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Dr. Emily Ulmer answered

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Probably: If the infection is just in the canal it will not be effected by changes in pressure. even non-infected ears will feel pressure changes but it will not make the infection worse.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

Can my ear be exposed to change in air pressure like going in higher places like baguio(philippines)using a vehicle..doctor said that i have an infection in the canal(white fungi can be seen)(happened after swimming)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emily Ulmer answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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