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Went to the pharmacy and they told me to take a maximum strength decongestant, still didn't work . how can you clear up ear fluid on your own?
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Ear wax?: You may have a blockage due to ear wax accumulation. A physician can check this and either remove it themselves or recommend you further.
Answered 11/30/2014
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