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Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing trouble with my ear. Specifically, my left ear seems to have fluid accumulation. I have started taking a second round of steroids, starting with a dose of 60 mg for five days and then gradually tapering down. For the past five days, I was on a less effective... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, it is possible that you are suffering from serous or secretory otitis media. If available, it would be helpful if you could attach the pure tone and impedance audiogram for further evaluation. In the meantime, I recommend the following: 1. ... Read Full »
Why is my left ear infection not subsiding despite using antibacterial drops?
Query: Hello doctor, I need help with my left ear. I have been diagnosed with otitis media. I have used an acetic acid solution, ointment Cortisporin, and Neomycin drops. However, none of them have worked. Also, my ear had a white coating when examined. Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have done through your attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The pictures you have attached show a discharge in the canal. You need systemic antibiotics in addition to topical ones. If the discharge is no... Read Full »
Why does my left ear feel heavy, and my throat is hard to swallow?
Query: Hello doctor,My left ear feels heavy, and my throat is hard to swallow. It started a week ago. I have no fever and no congestion. What are the diagnosis and solutions? Currently, I am taking Propranolol and Amitriptyline. Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could either be due to an infective or inflammatory cause in the throat which may also have involved the ear, or it could be a referred pain or discomfort with the cause being only in the throat. Since you have difficulty swallowing, there might be some pharyngiti... Read Full »
Why do I get pain and irritation in the ear with itching?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. Pain in my ear with irritation as if some infections happen in ear. I am on no medications. Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What do you mean by irritation? Is it an itch? Did you have any cold, running nose? Do you feel any ear blockade? How is your hearing? Read Full »