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Why won't my sinuses or ears drain?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Sinuses: There are many causes, such as swelling of the sinus opening, eutachian tube swelling and allergies. See your ENT to help find the cause.

Dr Jaindl agreed

Answered 3/9/2018

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