Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal
Audiology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have sudden constant tinnitus that started last week. I used to hold my nose closed while sneezing from the past four years, but I have stopped doing it now. And I had vertigo a few months back. I also use Rogaine.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Please answer the following questions. 1) Did you suffer from any loud noise exposure or trauma to the ear? 2) Do you have any history of nasal or throat infection? 3) Did you travel by flight recently?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for replying. I did not have any trauma or have not been exposed to any loud noise. But, I do use generic nasal spray on a daily basis, because I have become dependent on it.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Tinnitus is probably due to eustachian tube blockage caused by chronic nasal congestion. I suggest the following. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. 1. Try taking oral decongestants, twice daily. 2. TabletCinnarizine, twice daily. 3. Tablet Vitamin B12 1500 mcg, once daily. 4. Avoid using earphones and mobile phone. 5. Get apure tone audiometry doneand send me the report. It will diagnose any sensory-neural loss, which might be the reason for tinnitus. 6. As you have said you are nasal spray dependant, taper down the dose gradually and substitute it for saline drops. 7. Takesteam inhalation and chew a gum,which will also help decongest the tube. Any further questions are always welcome.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
It has been worrying me quite a bit since I am a hypochondriac.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Do not worry. Start taking the medicines after consulting your physician, and get the audiometry done. Further management will depend on the reports. You will definitely be benefited. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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