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Can I use olive oil for a constant unusual sound in my left ear for the past six days?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been hearing a constant unusual sound in my left ear for the past six days. I consulted my doctor yesterday, and he said that there are no issues in the outer ear, and the sound might be because of ear wax or hair lodged between the eardrum and throat. He prescribed Prednisolone... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) Is the hissing sound associated with any nose block, runny nose, throat pain, or itching? 2)Have you consulted an ENT specialist in your locality? 3)Did your doctor check your inner ear using an otoscope? 4) Do you take any antihistamines? 5) Did your doctor exami... Read Full »
Can my symptoms be due to Reiter's-Ear-Kiss syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, This is an inquiry about Reiter's-Ear-Kiss syndrome and muffled hearing. Two days ago, someone kissed my right ear, and there was a sharp ring between the sound of microphone feedback and something spinning very fast. After a few seconds of initial shock (natural knee-jerk reaction of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. All these symptoms happen because of pressure changes, whether you travel on a flight or while kissing in the ear. If the pressure is constant, it can lead to eardrum damage which does not seem to in your case. Pressur... Read Full »
Will a slight whistle sound in the ears go on its own?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. For the last ten days, I hear a slight whistle noise in my ears, which becomes loud when I sit in my room, and there are no outside loud noises. I suffered from a common cold and fever 12-13 days back and felt heaviness and itching in the right ear after cold ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms seem to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction (aggravated after cold). You start taking an oral and nasal decongestant for a week. Start steroid nasal spray for two weeks. Do steam inhalation and Valsalva exercise. If your symptoms persist, please meet an ... Read Full »
What could cause ear pain on reclining with ringing sound?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is feeling pain inside her right ear. According to her, she feels the pain more when she lies on the bed or recline her head for any purpose. The intensity of the pain is also showing up around her ear too. It is her feeling that there is something inside the ear, which may be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem could be due to an infection inside the ear or secondary to nose and throat problem. I would like to know if she has any nose block, excessive sneezing, or throat irritation? Any ringing sensation in the ear or giddiness? Any discharge from the ear, if yes... Read Full »
Why do I get increased ringing in ears inspite of normal ear test?
Query: Hello doctor, I have increased ringing in both ears. I have been diagnosed with post nasal drip. The left ear feels blocked and the left side of the throat feels clogged as well. I had taken antibiotics on the prescription but that is not working. My ear testing results were normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem seems to be due to sinusitis. Sinusitis itself can cause clogged feelings in the throat or sinusitis can cause secondary pharyngitis which can cause throat problems. Do you have a headache or nose block or excessive sneezing? I will want you to send me a c... Read Full »
Excessive crackling in both ears while swallowing or talking. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Excessive crackling in both ears while swallowing or sometimes talking. Also, have extreme ringing in the ears and feels like pressure in ears. Had my ears checked by an audiologist and said hearing is perfect and did not sense any negative pressure with the test. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any nose block or headache or throat pain or jaw pain? Your ear problem can be secondary to these problems. Read Full »