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I seem to have fluid in my ears from sinus drainage and they pop. sometimes they seem to close up and sounds are muffled? ears with fluid and popping

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sinus congestion.: Try nasal saline, lemon drops and decongestant.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/4/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

How long?: If the symptoms have been around for more than 3 weeks, it would be prudent to consult an ENT doctor.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2019

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A member asked:

I seem to have fluid in my ears from sinus drainage and they pop. sometimes they seem to close up and sounds are muffled? ears with fluid and popping

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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