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Had fluid behind 1 eardrum, it's gone now, but still have ringing in ear(barely noticeable). is it possible that there is some mucous in eustachian tube that you can't see? could covid cause this? been 4 months about 99% better; how much longer?

Q: had fluid behind 1 eardrum, it's gone now, but still have ringing in ear(barely noticeable). is it possible that there is some mucous in eustachian tube that you can't see? could covid cause this? been 4 months about 99% better; how much longer?

: The ringing is likely just tinnitus which is unrelated to the fluid accumulation. Their presence at the same time was likely coincidental.

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The ringing is likely just tinnitus which is unrelated to the fluid accumulation. Their presence at the same time was likely coincidental.

Answered 5/12/2022

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A member asked:

Had fluid behind 1 eardrum, it's gone now, but still have ringing in ear(barely noticeable). is it possible that there is some mucous in eustachian tube that you can't see? could covid cause this? been 4 months about 99% better; how much longer?

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