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Sensation of fullness of the ear is a symptom in which a person feels there is air pressure of fluid in his ear, usually dulling the hearing. Causes include allergies, infections, changes in air pressure, etc

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

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Ear

Is Symptom of

Ear canal infection
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Common cold
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Upper respiratory infection
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Ear infection
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Swimmer's ear (outer ear canal infection)
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What is the definition or description of: Ear fullness?

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