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I Started Having A Cold More Than 5 Months Ago
Question: I started having a cold more than 5 months ago with sneezing and then it turned into a cough with a blocked ear and ringing from it. The blocked ear improved about after about 3 weeks but I still get ringing and a sense of fullness from it which I have now had for more than 5 months. I saw the ear, nose and throat doctor about 3 months ago who checked it and confirmed that there was no longer any fluid in the ear but the Eustachian tube was still blocked. He prescribed a nasal spray, nose drops and courtesone tablets for 7 days to clear it. How long does it normally take in these circumstances for the ringing in the ear to subside?
I started having a cold more than 5 months ago with sneezing and then it turned into a cough with a blocked ear and ringing from it. The blocked ear improved about after about 3 weeks but I still get ringing and a sense of fullness from it which I have now had for more than 5 months. I saw the ear, nose and throat doctor about 3 months ago who checked it and confirmed that there was no longer any fluid in the ear but the Eustachian tube was still blocked. He prescribed a nasal spray, nose drops and courtesone tablets for 7 days to clear it. How long does it normally take in these circumstances for the ringing in the ear to subside?
Brief Answer:
Take corticosteroids and decongestants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The ringing on ears will last as long as congestion or fullness will last.
Taking corticosteroids for 7 days will help with congestion.
Also take antihistamines such citerizine or benadryl and decongestants such pseudoephedrine phenylephrine .
Rinse nose often with saline water especially before using nasal spray.
You may need a week or two to get better.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take corticosteroids and decongestants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The ringing on ears will last as long as congestion or fullness will last.
Taking corticosteroids for 7 days will help with congestion.
Also take antihistamines such citerizine or benadryl and decongestants such pseudoephedrine phenylephrine .
Rinse nose often with saline water especially before using nasal spray.
You may need a week or two to get better.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Take corticosteroids and decongestants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The ringing on ears will last as long as congestion or fullness will last.
Taking corticosteroids for 7 days will help with congestion.
Also take antihistamines such citerizine or benadryl and decongestants such pseudoephedrine phenylephrine .
Rinse nose often with saline water especially before using nasal spray.
You may need a week or two to get better.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take corticosteroids and decongestants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The ringing on ears will last as long as congestion or fullness will last.
Taking corticosteroids for 7 days will help with congestion.
Also take antihistamines such citerizine or benadryl and decongestants such pseudoephedrine phenylephrine .
Rinse nose often with saline water especially before using nasal spray.
You may need a week or two to get better.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have tried corticosteroids for a month but it didn't make any difference. I am currently using mometasone nasal spray but I am not taking any other decongestants. I particularly notice a high-pitched sound when I move my jaw up and down such as while eating and when I grind the teeth. Thanks.
I have tried corticosteroids for a month but it didn't make any difference. I am currently using mometasone nasal spray but I am not taking any other decongestants. I particularly notice a high-pitched sound when I move my jaw up and down such as while eating and when I grind the teeth. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
TMJ disorder possible.
Detailed Answer:
The sound when you move the jaw while eating may be related to temporo-mandibular joining dysfunction TMJ dysfunction. You have taken corticosteroids for long as be it should have worked now if the sound was related to congestion.
Visit a maxillofacial surgeon do an MRI of the joint if needed.
TMJ disorder possible.
Detailed Answer:
The sound when you move the jaw while eating may be related to temporo-mandibular joining dysfunction TMJ dysfunction. You have taken corticosteroids for long as be it should have worked now if the sound was related to congestion.
Visit a maxillofacial surgeon do an MRI of the joint if needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
TMJ disorder possible.
Detailed Answer:
The sound when you move the jaw while eating may be related to temporo-mandibular joining dysfunction TMJ dysfunction. You have taken corticosteroids for long as be it should have worked now if the sound was related to congestion.
Visit a maxillofacial surgeon do an MRI of the joint if needed.
TMJ disorder possible.
Detailed Answer:
The sound when you move the jaw while eating may be related to temporo-mandibular joining dysfunction TMJ dysfunction. You have taken corticosteroids for long as be it should have worked now if the sound was related to congestion.
Visit a maxillofacial surgeon do an MRI of the joint if needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I have already had an x-ray of the TM joint and it appeared normal. Would physiotherapy help or do I need some sort of surgical intervention if ithe sound does not subside soon?
I have already had an x-ray of the TM joint and it appeared normal. Would physiotherapy help or do I need some sort of surgical intervention if ithe sound does not subside soon?
Brief Answer:
Surgery can be last option.
Detailed Answer:
If the x-ray is normal then it could be needed MRI and visiting a maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate it. Try to avoid the usage of TMJ joint as much as possible.
Avoid wide opening and movements which can cause the sound. Surgery can be the last option.
Surgery can be last option.
Detailed Answer:
If the x-ray is normal then it could be needed MRI and visiting a maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate it. Try to avoid the usage of TMJ joint as much as possible.
Avoid wide opening and movements which can cause the sound. Surgery can be the last option.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Surgery can be last option.
Detailed Answer:
If the x-ray is normal then it could be needed MRI and visiting a maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate it. Try to avoid the usage of TMJ joint as much as possible.
Avoid wide opening and movements which can cause the sound. Surgery can be the last option.
Surgery can be last option.
Detailed Answer:
If the x-ray is normal then it could be needed MRI and visiting a maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate it. Try to avoid the usage of TMJ joint as much as possible.
Avoid wide opening and movements which can cause the sound. Surgery can be the last option.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I had an x-ray performed on the jaw a few months ago and it said that the left mandibular condyle is positioned very slightly in front of the most pronounced point of the temporal condyle.
I had an x-ray performed on the jaw a few months ago and it said that the left mandibular condyle is positioned very slightly in front of the most pronounced point of the temporal condyle.
Brief Answer:
Using a device over teeth can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You are saying that you are having very slight dislocation of the TMJ and this makes me think that you can try some conservative ways to treat it.
Eating smooth foods, avoiding wide opening and frequent usage of TMJ may help the muscles to relax.
Also a maxillofacial doctor or a dentist can give you a device placed over teeth to help training the mandible to relocate.
After some weeks it could get recheck by x-ray and you may start physical therapy and exercising to help reinforce the muscles.
If this methods don't work you may need surgery.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Using a device over teeth can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You are saying that you are having very slight dislocation of the TMJ and this makes me think that you can try some conservative ways to treat it.
Eating smooth foods, avoiding wide opening and frequent usage of TMJ may help the muscles to relax.
Also a maxillofacial doctor or a dentist can give you a device placed over teeth to help training the mandible to relocate.
After some weeks it could get recheck by x-ray and you may start physical therapy and exercising to help reinforce the muscles.
If this methods don't work you may need surgery.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Using a device over teeth can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You are saying that you are having very slight dislocation of the TMJ and this makes me think that you can try some conservative ways to treat it.
Eating smooth foods, avoiding wide opening and frequent usage of TMJ may help the muscles to relax.
Also a maxillofacial doctor or a dentist can give you a device placed over teeth to help training the mandible to relocate.
After some weeks it could get recheck by x-ray and you may start physical therapy and exercising to help reinforce the muscles.
If this methods don't work you may need surgery.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Using a device over teeth can be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You are saying that you are having very slight dislocation of the TMJ and this makes me think that you can try some conservative ways to treat it.
Eating smooth foods, avoiding wide opening and frequent usage of TMJ may help the muscles to relax.
Also a maxillofacial doctor or a dentist can give you a device placed over teeth to help training the mandible to relocate.
After some weeks it could get recheck by x-ray and you may start physical therapy and exercising to help reinforce the muscles.
If this methods don't work you may need surgery.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Use device at night.
Detailed Answer:
I totally agree with your doctor's opinion.
The TMJ disorder may be the cause of feeling fullness and pressure on ear and high pinced sound when you move the jaw.
I think you should follow the doctor's advice using a device or mouth guard at night.
Also avoid or reduce movements of the jaw.
Use smooth foods in order to avoid strong movements of the jaw.
Give some time to your join to get better.
Use device at night.
Detailed Answer:
I totally agree with your doctor's opinion.
The TMJ disorder may be the cause of feeling fullness and pressure on ear and high pinced sound when you move the jaw.
I think you should follow the doctor's advice using a device or mouth guard at night.
Also avoid or reduce movements of the jaw.
Use smooth foods in order to avoid strong movements of the jaw.
Give some time to your join to get better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Use device at night.
Detailed Answer:
I totally agree with your doctor's opinion.
The TMJ disorder may be the cause of feeling fullness and pressure on ear and high pinced sound when you move the jaw.
I think you should follow the doctor's advice using a device or mouth guard at night.
Also avoid or reduce movements of the jaw.
Use smooth foods in order to avoid strong movements of the jaw.
Give some time to your join to get better.
Use device at night.
Detailed Answer:
I totally agree with your doctor's opinion.
The TMJ disorder may be the cause of feeling fullness and pressure on ear and high pinced sound when you move the jaw.
I think you should follow the doctor's advice using a device or mouth guard at night.
Also avoid or reduce movements of the jaw.
Use smooth foods in order to avoid strong movements of the jaw.
Give some time to your join to get better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
The doctor thought that I may need to wear a mouth guard at night. However, I do not have any soreness or pain around the jaw joint. Would that still explain the fullness/pressure in the ear when the jaw is still and the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down? Many thanks.
The doctor thought that I may need to wear a mouth guard at night. However, I do not have any soreness or pain around the jaw joint. Would that still explain the fullness/pressure in the ear when the jaw is still and the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down? Many thanks.
I read that normally there is pain associated with TMJ disorder and so is it less serious if there is a slight dislocation of the jaw joint without any pain? I have also had these symptoms of sounds in my ear for almost 6 months and so would they not have disappeared on their own by now without any treatment?
I read that normally there is pain associated with TMJ disorder and so is it less serious if there is a slight dislocation of the jaw joint without any pain? I have also had these symptoms of sounds in my ear for almost 6 months and so would they not have disappeared on their own by now without any treatment?
Brief Answer:
It is not likely to go by itself.
Detailed Answer:
In the case of slight dislocation of TMJ there can not be pain and if it doesn't cause you discomfort you can let it untreated. In your case is not pain but the sound and discomfort in ear which is making you to need treatment and seek help.
The fact that you have been treated for ear congestion and last examinations showed no congestion but the sound still persists makes me support the fact that the cause of sound is TMJ. It cannot subside by itself with the passing of time. I believe you need to use the device at night to help the sound subside.
It is not likely to go by itself.
Detailed Answer:
In the case of slight dislocation of TMJ there can not be pain and if it doesn't cause you discomfort you can let it untreated. In your case is not pain but the sound and discomfort in ear which is making you to need treatment and seek help.
The fact that you have been treated for ear congestion and last examinations showed no congestion but the sound still persists makes me support the fact that the cause of sound is TMJ. It cannot subside by itself with the passing of time. I believe you need to use the device at night to help the sound subside.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
It is not likely to go by itself.
Detailed Answer:
In the case of slight dislocation of TMJ there can not be pain and if it doesn't cause you discomfort you can let it untreated. In your case is not pain but the sound and discomfort in ear which is making you to need treatment and seek help.
The fact that you have been treated for ear congestion and last examinations showed no congestion but the sound still persists makes me support the fact that the cause of sound is TMJ. It cannot subside by itself with the passing of time. I believe you need to use the device at night to help the sound subside.
It is not likely to go by itself.
Detailed Answer:
In the case of slight dislocation of TMJ there can not be pain and if it doesn't cause you discomfort you can let it untreated. In your case is not pain but the sound and discomfort in ear which is making you to need treatment and seek help.
The fact that you have been treated for ear congestion and last examinations showed no congestion but the sound still persists makes me support the fact that the cause of sound is TMJ. It cannot subside by itself with the passing of time. I believe you need to use the device at night to help the sound subside.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Can the mild displacement of the joint be easily rectified by wearing a mouth guard at night for example and would it ensure that the fullness/pressure and high-pitched sound disappear over time?
Can the mild displacement of the joint be easily rectified by wearing a mouth guard at night for example and would it ensure that the fullness/pressure and high-pitched sound disappear over time?
Brief Answer:
You should try a mouth guard at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I believe that wearing a mouth guard at night may rectify the slight TM joint disorder
and I believe that the noise , fullness and pressure will subside over time.
I think you should definitely try it.
You should try a mouth guard at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I believe that wearing a mouth guard at night may rectify the slight TM joint disorder
and I believe that the noise , fullness and pressure will subside over time.
I think you should definitely try it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
You should try a mouth guard at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I believe that wearing a mouth guard at night may rectify the slight TM joint disorder
and I believe that the noise , fullness and pressure will subside over time.
I think you should definitely try it.
You should try a mouth guard at night.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I believe that wearing a mouth guard at night may rectify the slight TM joint disorder
and I believe that the noise , fullness and pressure will subside over time.
I think you should definitely try it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok thank you for your advice. I have arranged to have physiotherapy too which my doctor also recommended. How would I have caused this TMJ disorder since I had an ear infection at approximately the same time?
Ok thank you for your advice. I have arranged to have physiotherapy too which my doctor also recommended. How would I have caused this TMJ disorder since I had an ear infection at approximately the same time?
Brief Answer:
Poor posture or often using chewing gum.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that this TMJ can be related to ear infection.
I think it can be related to joint misalignment , poor posture or using chewing gum very often. Anyway a dentist can evaluate the cause better.
Poor posture or often using chewing gum.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that this TMJ can be related to ear infection.
I think it can be related to joint misalignment , poor posture or using chewing gum very often. Anyway a dentist can evaluate the cause better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Poor posture or often using chewing gum.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that this TMJ can be related to ear infection.
I think it can be related to joint misalignment , poor posture or using chewing gum very often. Anyway a dentist can evaluate the cause better.
Poor posture or often using chewing gum.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that this TMJ can be related to ear infection.
I think it can be related to joint misalignment , poor posture or using chewing gum very often. Anyway a dentist can evaluate the cause better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
It can show TMJ
Detailed Answer:
Grinding the teeth especially at night can cause or make worse the TMJ and a high punched sound when turning head sideways can be a sign of TMJ.
It can show TMJ
Detailed Answer:
Grinding the teeth especially at night can cause or make worse the TMJ and a high punched sound when turning head sideways can be a sign of TMJ.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
It can show TMJ
Detailed Answer:
Grinding the teeth especially at night can cause or make worse the TMJ and a high punched sound when turning head sideways can be a sign of TMJ.
It can show TMJ
Detailed Answer:
Grinding the teeth especially at night can cause or make worse the TMJ and a high punched sound when turning head sideways can be a sign of TMJ.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I also notice I hear a high-pitched sound when I turn my head sideways as well as grinding the teeth. Is that normal for a TMJ disorder?
I also notice I hear a high-pitched sound when I turn my head sideways as well as grinding the teeth. Is that normal for a TMJ disorder?
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I went to see the stomatologist earlier today who said that I have costen syndrome. He said the two sides of the mouth were uneven when I bite and therefore he chipped at three teeth on the right-hand side to balance it since the sounds were coming from the left ear. I will see him again in 3 weeks' time to see if the mouth is even and the symptoms from the ear have disappeared. He also mentioned that I would need a night guard temporarily.
Will the symptoms of the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down and the fullness/pressure in the ear eventually disappear?
Will the symptoms of the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down and the fullness/pressure in the ear eventually disappear?
I went to see the stomatologist earlier today who said that I have costen syndrome. He said the two sides of the mouth were uneven when I bite and therefore he chipped at three teeth on the right-hand side to balance it since the sounds were coming from the left ear. I will see him again in 3 weeks' time to see if the mouth is even and the symptoms from the ear have disappeared. He also mentioned that I would need a night guard temporarily.
Will the symptoms of the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down and the fullness/pressure in the ear eventually disappear?
Will the symptoms of the high-pitched sound when I move the jaw up and down and the fullness/pressure in the ear eventually disappear?
Brief Answer:
Follow the advice by keeping the night guard.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
My opinion and the dentist's opinion met here. Costen syndrome is temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
I think the best thing to do now is to keep the night guard for three weeks before revisiting the dentist. I believe that you may feel better after three weeks and the sound and fullness feeling will be reduced.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Follow the advice by keeping the night guard.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
My opinion and the dentist's opinion met here. Costen syndrome is temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
I think the best thing to do now is to keep the night guard for three weeks before revisiting the dentist. I believe that you may feel better after three weeks and the sound and fullness feeling will be reduced.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Follow the advice by keeping the night guard.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
My opinion and the dentist's opinion met here. Costen syndrome is temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
I think the best thing to do now is to keep the night guard for three weeks before revisiting the dentist. I believe that you may feel better after three weeks and the sound and fullness feeling will be reduced.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Follow the advice by keeping the night guard.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
My opinion and the dentist's opinion met here. Costen syndrome is temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
I think the best thing to do now is to keep the night guard for three weeks before revisiting the dentist. I believe that you may feel better after three weeks and the sound and fullness feeling will be reduced.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I will not be wearing the night guard until I go back to see him in 3 weeks' time.
However, it does not feel like there is any improvement so far after the treatment. Does it take some time? Many thanks.
However, it does not feel like there is any improvement so far after the treatment. Does it take some time? Many thanks.
I will not be wearing the night guard until I go back to see him in 3 weeks' time.
However, it does not feel like there is any improvement so far after the treatment. Does it take some time? Many thanks.
However, it does not feel like there is any improvement so far after the treatment. Does it take some time? Many thanks.
Brief Answer:
it may take some time to show the effects
Detailed Answer:
You can't see the improvement from the very beginning.
You may need some days or weeks to get used to the new changes and that a new positioning of the mouth is adopted.
it may take some time to show the effects
Detailed Answer:
You can't see the improvement from the very beginning.
You may need some days or weeks to get used to the new changes and that a new positioning of the mouth is adopted.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
it may take some time to show the effects
Detailed Answer:
You can't see the improvement from the very beginning.
You may need some days or weeks to get used to the new changes and that a new positioning of the mouth is adopted.
it may take some time to show the effects
Detailed Answer:
You can't see the improvement from the very beginning.
You may need some days or weeks to get used to the new changes and that a new positioning of the mouth is adopted.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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