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Equalizing ears by plugging nose and blowing. does this work?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Valsalva maneuver: It can work however it your eustachian tube is blocked due to swelling or mucus then you might be unable to "clear" your ear (s).

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/2/2019

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