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Hi. my ears are both blocked. can it be a cold? it's been blocked for over a week now. it's newer been blocked so long.
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Ears blocked: This could be blocked Eustachian tubes. Try popping ears. Sometimes Afrin nose stay will help. Read package details to make sure safe to take. If fullness followed a cold , then fluid ( or blocked tubes ) is possible. It can take weeks to clear sometimes. Pop ears. Get doctor to check out right away for persistent symptoms > 7 days to rule out wax, infection or serious problems.
Answered 2/3/2019
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