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Suggest Remedy To Fix Retracted Ears

My mum is on holiday and may be stuck because she can t fly as shes just been diagnosed with a refracted eardrum (she went to the doctors because she couldn t hear anything well). shes supposed to be flying back sunday, is there anything she can do to help fix it, and if not how long is it likely to last?
Tue, 30 Mar 2021
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Hi,

Retracted tympanic membrane may be due to otitis media with effusion. It is inflammation of the middle ear without any bacterial infection. It causes retracted tympanic membrane. Take a short course of antibiotic tab Augmentin for 1 week. Take Levocetirizine tablet at bedtime for 2 week. Take proper steam inhalation. Start fluticasone nasal spray 2 puff at bedtime for 1 month. Take steam inhalation. Do valsalva maneuver, for ED expiration with nose and mouth closed. It will help in resolution of the inflammation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rajat Basak, ENT Specialist
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Suggest Remedy To Fix Retracted Ears

Hi, Retracted tympanic membrane may be due to otitis media with effusion. It is inflammation of the middle ear without any bacterial infection. It causes retracted tympanic membrane. Take a short course of antibiotic tab Augmentin for 1 week. Take Levocetirizine tablet at bedtime for 2 week. Take proper steam inhalation. Start fluticasone nasal spray 2 puff at bedtime for 1 month. Take steam inhalation. Do valsalva maneuver, for ED expiration with nose and mouth closed. It will help in resolution of the inflammation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajat Basak, ENT Specialist