Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Chronic Rhinitis, Decreased Hearing. Will Nasal Spray Clear This Up?
Hi, I had grommets as a child, I am now 28 years old, ears & hearing fine bar 1 or 2 swimmers ear infections over the years, I have chronic rhinitis , over the last 12 months or so, my hearing has decreased, now to the point where I am unable to hear clearly unless people talk very loudly or directly into my ear. I have visited GP, she said both ears are clear of wax, but they are both very dull, I have to do nasal spray for 2 weeks & go back, will this clear it up? My nose is clear at moment. I am worried I will need hearing aids .
Sat, 27 Oct 2012
this depends on which typre of hearing loss you have
if the loss is conductive you can except reverse after clearing the nose
if you have sensory neural loss it will remain
get your pure tone audiometry tests done and after that it is possible to tell what to due
normally sprays clears the nose and reverse hearing if it is conductive
if the loss is conductive you can except reverse after clearing the nose
if you have sensory neural loss it will remain
get your pure tone audiometry tests done and after that it is possible to tell what to due
normally sprays clears the nose and reverse hearing if it is conductive
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Rhinitis
Loading Online Doctors....