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It’s likely Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD).

Why is my ear still blocked after my cold is gone? 👂🤧 ear blocked after a cold

You beat the sniffles, the cough is fading, but now it feels like you’re wearing a permanent earplug. Sound familiar? It’s likely Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)

You’re not alone. Here’s what’s happening inside your head. the cough is fading

When you had a cold, the lining of your nose and throat became inflamed. This inflammation often spreads to your Eustachian tubes —the tiny canals that connect the back of your throat to your middle ear.

Has this ever happened to you? Let me know in the comments! 👇