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Since Day Before Yesterday I Have Been Feeling A Heavy
Question: Since day before yesterday I have been feeling a heavy wind sound or waves like sound in my left ear especially everytime I move my head or bend. It is not a ringing sound but more a wind gushing like sound. Sometimes it is throbbing. Now also feeling a little blocked. I don't have a cold or headache or fever. My hearing seems to be normal. I have spoken to 3 doctors but can''t visit anyone due to the current corona situation. One has given cold medicines like T maxtra cold and Chymoral F, while the other has suggested steroids for 8th nerve. I am nervous this could be serious and wanted an Opinion on what to do
Brief Answer:
Impacted ear wax is a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query
I have gone through your query and photographs.
The symptoms and signs are likely suggestive of impacted ear wax. Ear infection like otitis can also cause similar symptoms but, absence of pain and fever decreases the possibility of infection.
As of now you can use over the counter available wax dissolving solutions in the ear and use ear buds to remove the wax. Antihistamines like cetrezine or levocetrizine can also be tried.
You can wait for few days for symptomatic improvement. If symptoms persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. In that case an otoscopic examination is required to rule out conditions like ear drum injury or infection.
The given picture does not shows any significant problems.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Impacted ear wax is a possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query
I have gone through your query and photographs.
The symptoms and signs are likely suggestive of impacted ear wax. Ear infection like otitis can also cause similar symptoms but, absence of pain and fever decreases the possibility of infection.
As of now you can use over the counter available wax dissolving solutions in the ear and use ear buds to remove the wax. Antihistamines like cetrezine or levocetrizine can also be tried.
You can wait for few days for symptomatic improvement. If symptoms persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. In that case an otoscopic examination is required to rule out conditions like ear drum injury or infection.
The given picture does not shows any significant problems.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
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