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2 possible causes of 'Muffled hearing'

Click to view article 1. Ear Infection
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It i...

Symptoms:

  • Hearing impairment
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Muffled hearing
2. Otitis Media with Effusion
Normally, the Eustachian tube drains fluid from your ears to the back of your throat. If it becomes clogged, ...

Symptoms:

  • Tender mastoid
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Partial hearing loss
  • Muffled hearing
  • Hearing loss on one side
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