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For a year now, i have had the problem of having muffled hearing for a bit after lying down. i just got over a cold and my hearing started randomly going away and coming back (when popping) yesterday. today, i cannot hear well all day. what is this?

Q: for a year now, i have had the problem of having muffled hearing for a bit after lying down. i just got over a cold and my hearing started randomly going away and coming back (when popping) yesterday. today, i cannot hear well all day. what is this?

: Best is to obtain a referral to an ENT physician, who will examine your ears, and do further testing to determine the cause.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Best is to obtain a referral to an ENT physician, who will examine your ears, and do further testing to determine the cause.

Answered 4/28/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It may be due to inflammation or infection of the eustaccian tube. See an ENT specialist. Good Luck

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A member asked:

For a year now, i have had the problem of having muffled hearing for a bit after lying down. i just got over a cold and my hearing started randomly going away and coming back (when popping) yesterday. today, i cannot hear well all day. what is this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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