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I am trying to drain some fluid from my middle ear that's been so stuck there since a severe cold i had in december. i can't see anyone for a months just want some advice on how i can get this gunk out and silence the hissing it's causing?

Q: i am trying to drain some fluid from my middle ear that's been so stuck there since a severe cold i had in december. i can't see anyone for a months just want some advice on how i can get this gunk out and silence the hissing it's causing?

: This would be very dangerous for you to do this yourself. You risk puncturing your ear drum and causing a lot more pain, infection, etc. Perhaps call the ENT doctor and see if there is any way of getting seen emergently. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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This would be very dangerous for you to do this yourself. You risk puncturing your ear drum and causing a lot more pain, infection, etc. Perhaps call the ENT doctor and see if there is any way of getting seen emergently. Good luck to you!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

I am trying to drain some fluid from my middle ear that's been so stuck there since a severe cold i had in december. i can't see anyone for a months just want some advice on how i can get this gunk out and silence the hissing it's causing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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