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Suggest Treatment For Mucus And Fluid Build Up In Ears

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015

Question: My sister age 60 suffer from hearing loss due to mucus and fluid build up in her ears (especially the right ear). She has had this problem for a while and has seen a doctor in the past who gave her some nose drop. The mucus/fluid she said originates from the back of her ear and then comes through her throat and then she spits it out. she is constantly spiting out mucus. Many a times she can not hear well due to that and some times she gets relieve and she can hear better. what causes this and what is the best cure.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
She need investigation and medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Get her Pure Tone Audiogram (PTA) and an Impedance Audiogram(I/A or Tympanogram) done.

2. These tests will reveal any conductive hearing loss due to fluid build-up in the ear and the amount of fluid in the ears. Any age related hearing loss will also be seen.

3. There is a role for a CT scan of the sinuses and temporal bones. Sinusitis that causes the post nasal mucus drip that she has to constantly spit out and mastoiditis that does not allow the ear to heal can be ruled out.

4. Eustachian tube dysfunction can also be diagnosed on the Impedance Audiometry.

5. An anti-allergic, mucolytic, decongestants, anti-inflammatory medications (including a short course of steroids -if not contraindicated) and steam inhalation will help relieve her symptoms.

6. Upload these test results for further treatment options. If possible get endoscopic images of her era drums and upload them here.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (48 hours later)

My sister has adenocarcinoma of uterus which must have extended to cevix and pelvic area. She is scheduled for an operation in two weeks but she is having severe pain greater than what she had experienced before. She is also having chills and some bleeding. Any reason why the sunden increase in pain and burning sensation after urinating. Two weeks seems so long with the kind of pain she is having.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A painkiller patch will help control the pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. The adenocarcinoma an its spread wil account for these symptoms.

2. Request for a painkiller skin patch (which will suffice for two weeks), if oral medication is not helping.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar