Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My left ear feels full, like it is blocked since Wednesday night. There is no pain and liquid oozing out. I could hear some sound while trying to blow out with my nose and mouth closed but there is no relief. I also started taking fertility medicine like the tablet Progynova and the tablet Sildenafil from Wednesday night. Is it related?
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The reasons for the blocked ear could be either regular ear wax, or it may be related to a blocked eustachian tube, that is, the tube connecting the back of your nose to the ear. However, if you do have a running nose or a nose block, the chances are that you have a blocked eustachian tube. If it is ear wax blocking the ear, you may need to visit a nearby ENT (ear, nose, throat) surgeon to get it cleaned. However, if you have nasal congestion or block, using nasal decongestant drops, three drops in each nostril on both sides twice daily for five days may be helpful. However, to answer your query more accurately, I would need more information so that we can make the appropriate recommendations and medications.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for your reply. I do not have a running nose or blocked nose. I am able to take deep breaths with both my nostrils. I use Nasoclear once a day when required. I tried to use it today also, hoping it would clear my ear as well but it did not help. I also cleaned my ear using an earbud, some wax came out.
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Yes, the most likely cause for the ear block is impacted ear wax. Kindly avoid using cotton buds as it would push the wax deeper into the ear canal and would worsen the block. You may use wax dissolving ear drops like Otorex (Paradichlorobenzene, Benzocaine, Chlorobutanol and Turpentine oil) or Waxonil (paradichlorobenzene, benzocaine and chlorbutol) 3 drops in the affected ear at night for seven days. If the block is persisting, I would recommend getting it removed by the ENT (ear, nose, throat) surgeon in your area.
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Answered by Education: MBBS Professional Bio: Dr. Ranjit Peter has 26 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS and DLO from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in 1997 and 2000, respectively. He is qualified with an MS in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, and DNB in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India. He completed training in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Cranial Base and Pituitary Fossa in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He is well versed with all Basic and Advanced Surgical Procedures in the ENT - Head and Neck Surgery Specialty with a particular interest in Endoscopic Ear Surgeries, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Surgeries. He is proficient in the Head and Neck Surgeries, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Correction Procedures. Dr. Ranjit Peter has worked as an Assistant Professor in the ENT Department, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India before joining the Government of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei in the ORL Department of the tertiary Care Hospital, RIPAS, Ministry of Health, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Later, he worked as a Consultant and Head of the E.N.T. Department at Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital, Kochi. Currently, Dr. Ranjit Peter holds the post of Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of ENT – Head and Neck Surgery, Kinder Multispecialty Hospital, Kochi, India. He is also a Visiting Senior Consultant Surgeon at Mandalar Hospital, Mandalay, Myanmar. He updates his knowledge and surgical skills by regularly attending International Conferences and Surgical Workshops. He has several Scientific Publications in International Journals and has also contributed to a Chapter in a Medical Textbook. He has delivered several Guest Lectures and Academic Presentations at Continuing Medical Education Programs and is well-versed in Evidence-Based Medicine. This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore. Dr. Ranjit Peter
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