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Ear seems blocked
I travelled by air 4-5 times in last 2 weeks and due to air pressure while going up or coming down, one of the ear seems blocked and creating irritation
Pls suggest what to do
household tricks also tried like yawning, chewing bubble gum etc
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Dr. B G Ravindra Babu
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
33 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your Eustachian tube is dysfunctional.
Generally corrects spontaneously.
If persisting get it checked for other causes.
Next Steps
See an ENT specialist
Health Tips
Avoid blowing nose before assessment of the middle ear condition.
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