What Causes Severe Congestion In The Ear?

Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017

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Question : Hello, my left ear seems to be clogged and I hear what can be described as heavy breathing in that ear.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having eustachian tube blockage.
Please tell me did u have any nasal congestion or throat infection in the recent past?
Any air travel in the recent past?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Thanks and regards

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