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What Causes Heavy Feeling In Ears With Hearing Difficulty?
Dear Doctor. I have this full, heavy feeling in my right ear with difficulty with hearing from it. When I blow my nose I get a loud screeching noise inside the ear and also a crackling sound in it when I bend forward. Could this be a warning for ear infection or anything to be concerned about. Your opinion would be very much Appreciated. Yours kindly. Greg.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be due to fluid in the ear.
I recommend the following.
1) Oral decongestant like tablet levocetrizine with phenylephrine.
2) Oxymetazoline nasal drops for 6 days.
3) Valsalva's exercise: Blow air into mouth keep the mouth closed and nosr closed by pinching till you hear a pop up in the ears. This will help in clearing the fluid in the ear.
You will be fine. Nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be due to fluid in the ear.
I recommend the following.
1) Oral decongestant like tablet levocetrizine with phenylephrine.
2) Oxymetazoline nasal drops for 6 days.
3) Valsalva's exercise: Blow air into mouth keep the mouth closed and nosr closed by pinching till you hear a pop up in the ears. This will help in clearing the fluid in the ear.
You will be fine. Nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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