How can I get rid of ear congestion that I've had for a month?

How can I get rid of ear congestion that I've had for a month?
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Welcome to the collective. It is helpful if you pose a shorter question, and then put all the pertinent additional information in the Details section. I recommend you see your doctor or an ENT specialist. Sometimes secondary ear infections can occur. In that case, you would likely have some pain, a slight fever, or symptoms beyond lightheadedness.
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