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  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been having this annoying ache in my right ear since the morning, and it gets really sharp whenever I burp. I'm kind of worried because I use earphones for long hours every day. Could this ear pain be because of that, or is it maybe something else?

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There could be Eustachian tube blockage, practice valsalva manoeuvre for better results,if it's becoming worse visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment

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