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When flying, swimming etc. left ear equalizes but right does not. why might this be? same is true when trying 2 clear ears bypinching nose and blowing
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Ear blockage: Sounds like a one sided blockage of your eustachian tube, which functions to regulate pressure in the middle ear. Go see ent. Should have flexible scope to look at the et opening at back of nose. Also get a hearing test.
Answered 11/10/2014
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