I'm really worried about my brother. He's been dealing with a nasal blockage for months now after recovering from Covid. He tested negative and was fine for a bit after vaccination, but now he can't breathe properly through his nose and has to breathe through his mouth, especially at night. It's affecting his sleep a lot. He quit smoking recently after a long habit, and his PFT results were okay, but he's still not feeling well. What could be causing this ongoing congestion?

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I'm hearing this weird metallic sound in both of my ears, and it's been going on constantly for the past couple of days. It's especially noticeable when I'm in a quiet place. Plus, I haven't been able to sleep properly for about two weeks now, no matter how hard I try. Could these things be related, and what should I do about it?

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