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Valsalva Maneuver

Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique used to unclog ears and restore abnormal heart rhythm. In this method, the patient is advised to breathe out by closing the mouth and pinching the nose shut. This method is not advisable for patients having high blood pressure and arrhythmia.

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What is the treatment for tinnitus?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I am having tinnitus in my right ear. My PTA hearing test says R - 17 dB and L - 10 dB. My doctor informed me that there is slight nerve damage and it is causing tinnitus and slight hearing loss. He said that there is no cure for it. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your PTA (pure tone audiometry) showing minimal hearing loss in right ear and normal hearing in the left. I do not think this minimal hearing loss cause the tinnitus unless the hearing loss is progressive. Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom due to many underl...  Read Full »

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