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What Causes Pressure In Ear While Coughing?
Good morning or probably afternoon where you are at. I ve been fighting a cold and am almost over it actually. This mornin though when I was coughing I felt a pressure in my right ear and it hasn t gone away. It feels muffled and I haven t had an ear infection in a very long time so I don t know how to prevent them or what to do for them. I was going to give a day or so and see if it goes away if not I ll probably go get it looked at.
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pressure in ear while coughing well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as otitis media .I would suggest your to consult ENT specialist without any delay otherwise infection can spread to middle ear and inner ear. Doctor may prescribe anti viral or anti bacterial drug depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and cover your ear while bathing. Sometimes when infection like sore throat which can occur due to bacterial or viral infection left untreated or due to low immunity , spread to ear through eustachina tube. Doctor will examine ear with otoscope , order blood test , CT scan and throat swab test .
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 pressure in ear while coughing well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as otitis media .I would suggest your to consult ENT specialist without any delay otherwise infection can spread to middle ear and inner ear. Doctor may prescribe anti viral or anti bacterial drug depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and cover your ear while bathing. Sometimes when infection like sore throat which can occur due to bacterial or viral infection left untreated or due to low immunity , spread to ear through eustachina tube. Doctor will examine ear with otoscope , order blood test , CT scan and throat swab test .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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