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I have a sensation of fullness in my ears. Is it due to Tadalafil?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a sensation of fullness in both ears approximately 12 hours after taking 2.5 mg of Tadalafil, which lasts up to three days. How can I determine whether it is eustachian tube dysfunction or cochlear hydrops? I do not take any other medications, but I encounter the same sensation i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Eustachian tube dysfunction and cochlear hydrops are two distinct conditions that can cause a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ears. Here is how to differentiate between the two: Eustachian tube dysfunctio... Read Full »
I have ear fullness after using a suction toy. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My niece was playing with a toy with some kind of suction on it. She put it on my ear and pulled the suction. Now my left ear feels blocked or something. It is the same feeling as having water inside. It was painful at first (especially when I burp) but got better after a day. The pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Avoid water entering the said ear while bathing or swimming. We need to make sure there is no perforation of the drum. For the same, you must visit an ENT surgeon who can look into the ear through an otoscope. You can take an antihistaminic tablet to reduce fullness. I... Read Full »
What causes ringing noise and humming alternatively?
Query: 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 th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are suffering from is known as tinnitus. It is not a disease itself rather a symptom due to various underlying causes like age related, hypertension, impacted wax, fluid in middle ear, patulous eustachian tube, TMJD (temperomandibular joint disorder), hypert... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my ears to look different after T tube insertion?
Query: Hi doctor, I had to correct Eustachian tube dysfunction. Ears pop after yawing, drinking, and swallowing. Then I have to pop my ears by pinching my nose and ears throughout the day. I just had my third operation on my ears. This time I have had T tubes inserted. I have made the mistake of looking wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the two pictures are different (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I think that the first picture shows that the tube is not fixed well. It would help if you revisited your surgeon. Continue your medical treatment and keep your hands away from yo... Read Full »
What is the cause for congested sinus, ear pain, tonsillolith and bad odor?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I am experiencing the following symptoms: Congested sinuses for about three years. I am on Fluticasone Propionate for this purpose (two sprays, twice a day), swollen tonsils for about one and a half years, tonsilolliths sizing from about 1-2 mm for about one ... Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Pransunchandra Akhileshchandra
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your symptoms in detail and also saw the picture that you have sent. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). We need to understand that the nose and throat are connected to the ear by eustachian tube. In your case tonsils are enlarged and have dee... Read Full »
Does my cold along with ear pain and ear itching suggest a sinus problem?
Query: Hi,I have had a cold for the past 20 days. Along with it, I have left ear pain, ear fullness, and an itching sensation. If I hear a loud sound, I feel like itching in my left ear. While swallowing, I hear a bubble-popping sound in my ear. My ENT doctor said I have a sinus problem. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. All these symptoms are common with flu infections. The persistence of these symptoms for long periods may point to eustachian tube dysfunction or the collection of fluids behind the eardrum. My suggestions for you- 1. A mucolytic anti-inflammatory drug such as α-Chymot... Read Full »
What is the role of allergy in eustachian tube dysfunction?
Query: Hello doctor, Could you please explain me the role of allergies in the function of the eustachian tube and the state of the middle ear chamber? As potential effectiveness of allergy happens while treating a chronic case of eustachian tube dysfunction, mild approaches to treat this proved ineffectiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Eustachian tube (ET) opening allows the passage of air into the middle ear. The middle ear is a chamber that has to maintain a certain volume of air in it for normal hearing function. For the air to go away from the middle ear, it requires further air flow from the eust... Read Full »
I have left ear pressure without hearing issues. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male suffering from weird left ear pressure for six months, I am a healthy airline pilot. My symptoms are mild ear pressure only in the left ear. No pain and hearing are fine. Sometimes I feel discomfort (not pain) in my left side neck and left throat as well. I went... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like a eustachian tube dysfunction. It is a benign condition and if you are not troubled too much by it, you can safely ignore it. Good hydration can be effective and may be supplemented by nasal saline drops as needed. The drops should come in contact with ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing ear pain since a month and that pain continues to grow when travelling via flight and one ear stops functioning and it feels like there is some sort of liquid movement in my ear. I have consulted an ENT(ear, nose, throat) specialist doctor and what he said was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are having eustachian tube dysfunction. the ear popping while flying is due to pressure changes and eustachian tube blockage. Even your reports say so. (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You are ... Read Full »
Is netipot steam inhalation dangerous for sensitive nasal passage and ETD?
Query: Hello doctor, First of all, I have an anxiety disorder so I got shaken up by bad news a lot and I just want to ask you about this. I am afraid of this and please can you give me an answer that does not scare me more. I have had sensitive nasal passages and mild ETD for about 12 years. I get very dr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the detailed history. First of all, netipot nasal washes are a great way to keep your nose and sinuses clean, this method is used in India from ancient times it is a part of yoga practice. Now you can understand that neti pot washes what was used centuries b... Read Full »