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Had covid a week ago i have blocked ears and ringing to, my hearing is muffled and can hardly hear. this has been a week now im worried ill loose my hearing and it wont return. what could be causing this, its not wax and nurse looked in ear?
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They are common symptoms with Omicron sub variant infection. You can try steroid inhaler OTC such as Nasacort or Nasonex. Those symptoms are self limited, most people get better in another week or two.
Answered 6/28/2022
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