What are the ways to prevent ear congestion?
Hello doctor,
I have been suffering from a severe cough and cold for the past five months, which may last up to one month. One day, I took steam to reduce my cold, but since that night, my ear has been clogged. The next day, I went to the doctor, and he gave me a decongestant. Three to four days later, my right ear was completely blocked, and the next day, when I blew my nose, my ear was released. My ear has stayed the same since then. It opens when I blow my nose, and I feel some fluid within. There is irritation, and my ear is clogged in the morning but later opens. Kindly help.
Thank you.
21 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Should I get a tetanus shot for infection caused by rusty earring?
Hi doctor,
I accidently wore a rusty earring. My ear is little sore but does not seem to be infected. Should I get a tetanus shot? Please advise.
21 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
Why do I hear ringing noise and low-pitched humming alternatively?
Hi doctor,
I am a 69 year old retired internist. I am not taking any regular medication other than Aspirin 325 mg. I have no known allergies and have never smoked. I do not have any medical history of thyroid disease, autoimmune diseases or Paget's disease. Around four to five weeks back, I noted the onset of an intermittent, occasional episode of either a high-pitched ringing sound in the right ear or low-pitched humming in the left ear. I do not recall if they occurred at the same time although they might have. Each episode lasted for 10 to 20 seconds before abating spontaneously. There was no associated vertigo or hearing changes. Last evening, I noted the onset of the ringing noise in the right ear remained for 20 seconds; as it began to abate; the lower pitched humming noise began in the left ear and has remained since. This was associated with a sensation of fullness, pressure and slight muffled hearing in my left ear. The humming is constant and non-pulsatile. It is not positional and there is no vertigo. I do have a history of TMJ disorder and it seems that when I open my jaw fully, the noise increases in volume. I also noted last evening when I yawned deeply, the right ear ringing noise appeared for a few seconds. At times, the humming noise reduces in intensity spontaneously for a few seconds. This morning, I also noted some fullness in my right ear with a crackling noise when swallowing. I recently had an acute sinusitis that resolved after five weeks, although there was no ear involvement. I have been under stress and have not been sleeping well. I have checked my blood pressure at various times during this episode; all results are quite normal. I had a complete physical examination two weeks ago with full blood panels; all were quite normal. Please help.
11 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
How to get treated for tinnitus?
Hi doctor,
I am a 31 year old female. I am having tinnitus in my right ear. My PTA hearing test says R - 17 dB and L - 10 dB. My doctor informed me that there is slight nerve damage and it is causing tinnitus and slight hearing loss. He said that there is no cure for it. Please help.
01 Aug 2023 - 1 min read
Can sound from a loudspeaker cause any effect on my eardrum?
Hi doctor,
I went to a chant few days back. There the loudspeaker was very loud. The very next day I noticed that there is ringing in my left ear. Now, it has been four days, but it has not gone. Can you help me? I am very scared. Has it caused any effect on my eardrum? Please see to it. Thank you.
26 Jul 2023 - 1 min read
