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A member asked:
My ear hasnt popped since my flight while i had a cold a little over a day ago. ive tried yawning, swallowing, valsalva, toynbee and nasal decongestant spray. is there anything else i can do now or do i have to wait until my cold is fully gone?
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EAR NOSE THROAT: See an ENT specialist ASAP to open up your passage or clean out any ear wax present. Your cold could last a week or more so seek treatment now.
Answered 1/4/2021
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