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What Causes Cold, Ear Pain And Troubled Hearing?
I had severe cold 3 weeks back, and had ear pains and also had troubled hearing. my ent diagnosed ear infection. I am almost alright but still feel my ears are not completely open. my ent has prescribed me Relent OD for 20 more days. What are its side effects and when will I have normal hearing
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold, ear pain and troubled hearing which is due to ear infection as sometimes infection of upper respiratory tract infection remains and that spread to ear through Eustachian tube leading to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. You should go for otoscopic examination and start treatment after proper examination. You can start with Relent as well, it donot have any side effects for short term usage. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medication. Apply warm compresses on ear. Put ciplox or gatiflox ear drops. Avoid touching or pricking it with sharp object.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold, ear pain and troubled hearing which is due to ear infection as sometimes infection of upper respiratory tract infection remains and that spread to ear through Eustachian tube leading to Eustachian tube dysfunction. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. You should go for otoscopic examination and start treatment after proper examination. You can start with Relent as well, it donot have any side effects for short term usage. You should take proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medication. Apply warm compresses on ear. Put ciplox or gatiflox ear drops. Avoid touching or pricking it with sharp object.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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