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  • Male
  • 27 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've been dealing with this ear-blocking issue for the past few days. Every time I pull my ear down, I hear a sound like a "tup," and it seems like the blockage clears up, but then it just gets blocked again a few seconds later. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

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

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Answered 04/07/2025

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