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What Is The Cause For Clock Ticking Sounds When On Pseudoephedrine Using A Nasal Decogestant Spray?
My ears are both stopped up due to congestion from bronchitis/cold developed on vacation. I had to fly home with this condition making my ears more stopped up. I am hearing a clock ticking sound. I am taking pseudoephedrine and using a nasal decogestant spray. What would cause the clock ticking sounds?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hi and thanks for the query,
The reason for the clock ticking sound is air bubbling into your ear which has become filled with fluid.
I personally feel that decongestant drops work much better than spray.
Instill 3 drops in each nostril 3 times a day for 5 days.
Always follow it up with steam inhalation.
There is a chance that your ears are infected.
Please see an ENT consultant to rule out infection.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
The reason for the clock ticking sound is air bubbling into your ear which has become filled with fluid.
I personally feel that decongestant drops work much better than spray.
Instill 3 drops in each nostril 3 times a day for 5 days.
Always follow it up with steam inhalation.
There is a chance that your ears are infected.
Please see an ENT consultant to rule out infection.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
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