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Ive had fluid behind my ear for about a week and a half now. i cant hear at all. my eustachian tubes are opening, but it doesnt seem like the fluid is draining. im taking musinex, flonase, and cefdinir 300 mg twice a day. nothing works.any ideas?

Q: ive had fluid behind my ear for about a week and a half now. i cant hear at all. my eustachian tubes are opening, but it doesnt seem like the fluid is draining. im taking musinex, flonase, and cefdinir 300 mg twice a day. nothing works.any ideas?

: See an ENT doctor if you have not seen one or see him (her) again just to make sure the diagnosis is correct.

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See an ENT doctor if you have not seen one or see him (her) again just to make sure the diagnosis is correct.

Answered 9/6/2022

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A member asked:

Ive had fluid behind my ear for about a week and a half now. i cant hear at all. my eustachian tubes are opening, but it doesnt seem like the fluid is draining. im taking musinex, flonase, and cefdinir 300 mg twice a day. nothing works.any ideas?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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