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Every time i inhale my ear gets stuffy. how can i prevent this?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Ears feeling: full or congested may indicate the presence of ear wax or fluid. Please ask you doctor to examine your ears internally with an otoscope. If there is a large amount of wax, this can be removed to relieve your symptoms.

Answered 10/23/2015

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