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JM - 21 Jan 2004 11:34 GMT

I began feeling a muffled sensation in both my ears 2 days ago. Concerned
me and I seen my MD. He told me there is water behind my ears in the
Eustachian tubes. Prescribed me a decongestant and one day later is
clearing. The Doc couldn't specify WHY.

Does anyone have ideas of why water builds up in the tubes?

Thanks,

JM

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PF Riley - 22 Jan 2004 05:18 GMT

>I began feeling a muffled sensation in both my ears 2 days ago. Concerned
>me and I seen my MD. He told me there is water behind my ears in the
>Eustachian tubes. Prescribed me a decongestant and one day later is
>clearing. The Doc couldn't specify WHY.
>
>Does anyone have ideas of why water builds up in the tubes?

Most commonly viral infections or allergies.

PF

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Kent H. - 22 Jan 2004 12:27 GMT

The eustachian tubes plug via congestion, the same congestion that plugs
your nose and nasal sinuses. Probably you didn't have true fluid, unless
you are less than five years of age. In addition to decongestants, deep
breathing helps. Learning the Valsalva maneuver will help in true cases.
Exercise helps.

> I began feeling a muffled sensation in both my ears 2 days ago. Concerned
> me and I seen my MD. He told me there is water behind my ears in the
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> JM

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