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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Eustachian tube dysfunction refers to the chronic blockage of the Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the upper throat. It leads to symptoms like hearing problems, ear pain, and ringing or popping sounds in the ear. The most common causes of Eustachian tube dysfunction are common cold and flu. Antihistamines such as Cetrizine or Diphenyhydramine help relieve symptoms.

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What is the reason for hearing loss in a baby after a cold?

Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son is suffering from bilateral hearing loss. He was born as a normal child. Suddenly, he got such problem due to cold.  Read Full »

Dr. Sunil Jalan

Dr. Sunil Jalan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son is suffering from bilateral hearing loss following a cold. This is most likely due to obstruction of the tube connecting between the ear and the nose (ETD: eustachian tube dysfunction). You can start the following medicine syrup T-Minic (Chlorpheniramine malea...  Read Full »

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