I'm a bit concerned because for the past couple of days, I've been waking up with numbness in my left ear. It usually goes away after I shake my ear for about 5 minutes. I'm scheduled to fly on Friday, and I'm worried if this might cause any issues during the flight. Should I be worried about this?

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That could be ear effusion, practice valsalva manoeuvre u will feel relieved.

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I'm a bit concerned because for the past couple of days, I've been waking up with numbness in my left ear. It usually goes away after I shake my ear for about 5 minutes. I'm scheduled to fly on Friday, and I'm worried if this might cause any issues during the flight. Should I be worried about this?

That could be ear effusion, practice valsalva manoeuvre u will feel relieved.

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My mom is 42 and lost 75% hearing in her right ear. Doctors recommended a tympanomastoidectomy. Is this surgery safe or are there any side effects we should know about

My 5-year-old has enlarged adenoids and keeps getting ear infections. The doctor mentioned surgery but I'm worried can medicines shrink adenoids or is surgery the only option? What are the risks if we delay surgery?

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