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What Causes Persistent Heavy Cold And Cough?
Question: I have a very persistent heavy cold and cough for over a week ,and now am bthered my the sound of my heart rate in my ears, I have stopped taking Robitussin, it hasn't helped
Brief Answer:
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic
Severe cold can block your eustachian tubes due to which you are able to hear heart sounds. Eustachian tubes connect the nose and the ears and blocked tubes are very common in severe cold.
You can use decongestant nose drops to open the tubes and ventilate the ears. Instill 3 drops of otrivin nose drops in each nostril 3 times a day and follow it up with steam inhalation for 5 days.
Remember to drink plenty of fluids and avoid air conditioned and cold foods.
If your cold does not abate in the next 2 days then please see a doctor because you may need a course of antibiotics.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT
not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic
Severe cold can block your eustachian tubes due to which you are able to hear heart sounds. Eustachian tubes connect the nose and the ears and blocked tubes are very common in severe cold.
You can use decongestant nose drops to open the tubes and ventilate the ears. Instill 3 drops of otrivin nose drops in each nostril 3 times a day and follow it up with steam inhalation for 5 days.
Remember to drink plenty of fluids and avoid air conditioned and cold foods.
If your cold does not abate in the next 2 days then please see a doctor because you may need a course of antibiotics.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT
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