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Suggest Treatment For Fullness Of The Ear, Sensitivity To Noise And Hearing Loss

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: Hello. 3 weeks ago I had a viral infection in the throat that I thought was strep but turned out to be viral. Large white spots. I also had a seasonal allergy attack about the same time. I was riding a horse one day and she XXXXXXX me, and my ear immediately began to feel full, and my hearing was reduced. I am a hearing instrument specialist so did a hearing test. I have mild loss in all frequencies. pretty much flat right at 35 db. I did go to the clinic just to be sure I did not have a perforation. I didn't but did have a sore in that ear. I did drops for a week. Called Monday when it was not better, and they put me on 3 days of predisone and Flonase. I will say my hearing improved 5-10 after the prednisone, but I still have a full sensation, sound sensitivity, and loss. Maybe a little tinnitus. No pain, no drainage, no dizziness, no headaches. It is more irritating than anything. I cannot get into our ent until October, so am looking to try anything possible before this drives me completely insane!
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having eustachian tube blockage due allergy & infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having eustachian tube blockage due to allergy & infection.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Steam Inhalation twice daily ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
anti inflammatory Ibuprofen twice daily after meal &
continue Flonase nasal spray , antihistames , mucinex .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Fullness Of The Ear, Sensitivity To Noise And Hearing Loss

Brief Answer: You are most probably having eustachian tube blockage due allergy & infection Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having eustachian tube blockage due to allergy & infection. If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice Steam Inhalation twice daily , Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , anti inflammatory Ibuprofen twice daily after meal & continue Flonase nasal spray , antihistames , mucinex . You will get relief . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.