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I was on a flight from jhb to cape town 9 days ago. slight cold/flu with sinus. on decend my left did not decompress. it is still blocked with a zing sound in it. i drink sinuclear and advil. when i pinch my nose and blow i hear lots of popping only?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Ought to see ent doc: prob not serious, but should have ears examined by competent ent doc to see if you have ear infection needing treatment

Answered 12/31/2017

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A member asked:

I was on a flight from jhb to cape town 9 days ago. slight cold/flu with sinus. on decend my left did not decompress. it is still blocked with a zing sound in it. i drink sinuclear and advil. when i pinch my nose and blow i hear lots of popping only?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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