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Question: I have a problem with my ear.
I have a problem with my ear.
Brief Answer:
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is.
It appears that you have used steroids such as prednisolone, beclomethasone and mometasone.
Waiting for your reply,
Regards.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is.
It appears that you have used steroids such as prednisolone, beclomethasone and mometasone.
Waiting for your reply,
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is.
It appears that you have used steroids such as prednisolone, beclomethasone and mometasone.
Waiting for your reply,
Regards.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Please explain in detail what the problem with your ear is.
It appears that you have used steroids such as prednisolone, beclomethasone and mometasone.
Waiting for your reply,
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I started having a cold over 4 months ago with sneezing and then it turned into a cough with a blocked ear and ringing from it. The blocked ear cleared up after about 3 weeks but I still get ringing and a sense of fullness from it which I have now had for more than 4 months. I particularly notice a high pitched squeeky sound from the ear when I move my jaw up and down while eating. I saw the ear, nose and throat doctor a couple of months ago who checked it and confirmed that there was mucus behind the ear drum and the Eustachian tube was still blocked. He prescribed Aturgyl nasal spray, and courtesone tablets for 5 days to clear it. I also attach a hearing test which I had done recently. How long does it normally take in these circumstances for the ringing in ear to disappear? Thanks.
I started having a cold over 4 months ago with sneezing and then it turned into a cough with a blocked ear and ringing from it. The blocked ear cleared up after about 3 weeks but I still get ringing and a sense of fullness from it which I have now had for more than 4 months. I particularly notice a high pitched squeeky sound from the ear when I move my jaw up and down while eating. I saw the ear, nose and throat doctor a couple of months ago who checked it and confirmed that there was mucus behind the ear drum and the Eustachian tube was still blocked. He prescribed Aturgyl nasal spray, and courtesone tablets for 5 days to clear it. I also attach a hearing test which I had done recently. How long does it normally take in these circumstances for the ringing in ear to disappear? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
ETD and Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. This is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus follwing Allergy and a URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection).
2. From your attached hearing tests, you have nearly normal hearing with a very mild hearing loss on both sides. The tympanogram is 'A' type which means recovery is taking place and is a good sign.
3. Usually it take 2-3 weeks for this to settle down and by then your Tinnitus should decrease. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose opens during opening of the jaws, swallowing, yawning and eating. These sounds are expected.
4. I normally add an anti-allergy tablet (such as fexofenadine with montelukast) and steam inhalation. The rest of the treatment is fine.
ETD and Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. This is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus follwing Allergy and a URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection).
2. From your attached hearing tests, you have nearly normal hearing with a very mild hearing loss on both sides. The tympanogram is 'A' type which means recovery is taking place and is a good sign.
3. Usually it take 2-3 weeks for this to settle down and by then your Tinnitus should decrease. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose opens during opening of the jaws, swallowing, yawning and eating. These sounds are expected.
4. I normally add an anti-allergy tablet (such as fexofenadine with montelukast) and steam inhalation. The rest of the treatment is fine.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
ETD and Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. This is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus follwing Allergy and a URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection).
2. From your attached hearing tests, you have nearly normal hearing with a very mild hearing loss on both sides. The tympanogram is 'A' type which means recovery is taking place and is a good sign.
3. Usually it take 2-3 weeks for this to settle down and by then your Tinnitus should decrease. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose opens during opening of the jaws, swallowing, yawning and eating. These sounds are expected.
4. I normally add an anti-allergy tablet (such as fexofenadine with montelukast) and steam inhalation. The rest of the treatment is fine.
ETD and Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. This is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus follwing Allergy and a URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection).
2. From your attached hearing tests, you have nearly normal hearing with a very mild hearing loss on both sides. The tympanogram is 'A' type which means recovery is taking place and is a good sign.
3. Usually it take 2-3 weeks for this to settle down and by then your Tinnitus should decrease. The Eustachian Tube which connects the ear to the nose opens during opening of the jaws, swallowing, yawning and eating. These sounds are expected.
4. I normally add an anti-allergy tablet (such as fexofenadine with montelukast) and steam inhalation. The rest of the treatment is fine.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Is it normal to have this high-pitched squeeky noise and the fullness/pressure in the ear after 4 and a half months though because I feel there has been very little improvement over this time?
Are you also saying that it should take a further 2-3 weeks for it to settle down?
Is it normal to have this high-pitched squeeky noise and the fullness/pressure in the ear after 4 and a half months though because I feel there has been very little improvement over this time?
Are you also saying that it should take a further 2-3 weeks for it to settle down?
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Is it normal to have this high-pitched squeeky noise and the fullness/pressure in the ear after 4 and a half months though because I feel there has been very little improvement over this time?
Are you also saying that it should take a further 2-3 weeks for it to settle down?
Is it normal to have this high-pitched squeeky noise and the fullness/pressure in the ear after 4 and a half months though because I feel there has been very little improvement over this time?
Are you also saying that it should take a further 2-3 weeks for it to settle down?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. With the above treatment, the condition will improve in 2-3 weeks.
2. Since this problem has been around for more than 4 months, allergy control is also important.
3. There are further treatments however they are beyond the scope of this discussion at present.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. With the above treatment, the condition will improve in 2-3 weeks.
2. Since this problem has been around for more than 4 months, allergy control is also important.
3. There are further treatments however they are beyond the scope of this discussion at present.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. With the above treatment, the condition will improve in 2-3 weeks.
2. Since this problem has been around for more than 4 months, allergy control is also important.
3. There are further treatments however they are beyond the scope of this discussion at present.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. With the above treatment, the condition will improve in 2-3 weeks.
2. Since this problem has been around for more than 4 months, allergy control is also important.
3. There are further treatments however they are beyond the scope of this discussion at present.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I have now finished the course of prednisone and I am only currently taking mometasone basal spray. What allergy control could I use? Is it normal that it is taking so long to clear up? Many thanks.
I have now finished the course of prednisone and I am only currently taking mometasone basal spray. What allergy control could I use? Is it normal that it is taking so long to clear up? Many thanks.
I also started this treatment more than 3 weeks ago with very little improvement so far. I notice some fullness/pressure in my left ear when I am motionless in a quiet room and I also notice the high-pitched squeeky noise when I grind my teeth as well as moving my jaw up and down while eating, together with yawning.
I also started this treatment more than 3 weeks ago with very little improvement so far. I notice some fullness/pressure in my left ear when I am motionless in a quiet room and I also notice the high-pitched squeeky noise when I grind my teeth as well as moving my jaw up and down while eating, together with yawning.
Brief Answer:
It will settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Allergy tests are done to decide which allergens can be avoided.
2. A repeat Impedamce audiogram is advised.
3. The tinnitus will decrease as this heals.
4. Upload the results of the above mentioned tests for discussing further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
It will settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Allergy tests are done to decide which allergens can be avoided.
2. A repeat Impedamce audiogram is advised.
3. The tinnitus will decrease as this heals.
4. Upload the results of the above mentioned tests for discussing further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
It will settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Allergy tests are done to decide which allergens can be avoided.
2. A repeat Impedamce audiogram is advised.
3. The tinnitus will decrease as this heals.
4. Upload the results of the above mentioned tests for discussing further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
It will settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Allergy tests are done to decide which allergens can be avoided.
2. A repeat Impedamce audiogram is advised.
3. The tinnitus will decrease as this heals.
4. Upload the results of the above mentioned tests for discussing further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I am sorry but I do not understand what an allergy test consists of and how it is done?
I do not think that I will be able to have an impendance audiogram in the next couple of months but do you think that it would be different from the previous one which I had attached.
What other further treatment options are possible?
Many thanks
I do not think that I will be able to have an impendance audiogram in the next couple of months but do you think that it would be different from the previous one which I had attached.
What other further treatment options are possible?
Many thanks
I am sorry but I do not understand what an allergy test consists of and how it is done?
I do not think that I will be able to have an impendance audiogram in the next couple of months but do you think that it would be different from the previous one which I had attached.
What other further treatment options are possible?
Many thanks
I do not think that I will be able to have an impendance audiogram in the next couple of months but do you think that it would be different from the previous one which I had attached.
What other further treatment options are possible?
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. The allergy test is known as an ImmunoCap / Phadiatop blood test along with serum IgE levels. It should include all allergy panels.
2. The Impedance Audiometry is important to decide the further management.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. The allergy test is known as an ImmunoCap / Phadiatop blood test along with serum IgE levels. It should include all allergy panels.
2. The Impedance Audiometry is important to decide the further management.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. The allergy test is known as an ImmunoCap / Phadiatop blood test along with serum IgE levels. It should include all allergy panels.
2. The Impedance Audiometry is important to decide the further management.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. The allergy test is known as an ImmunoCap / Phadiatop blood test along with serum IgE levels. It should include all allergy panels.
2. The Impedance Audiometry is important to decide the further management.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Is it normal though that I still have the fullness/pressure and high-pitched noise in the ear after 4 and a half months or can it sometimes take a long time to clear up?
Many thanks
Many thanks
Is it normal though that I still have the fullness/pressure and high-pitched noise in the ear after 4 and a half months or can it sometimes take a long time to clear up?
Many thanks
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does take time. The Impedance Audiometry report and Allergy tests are important.
Regards.
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does take time. The Impedance Audiometry report and Allergy tests are important.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does take time. The Impedance Audiometry report and Allergy tests are important.
Regards.
Yes, it does settle down.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does take time. The Impedance Audiometry report and Allergy tests are important.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
I notice the high-pitched sound more on one side than the other side when I chew food.
Have you known it to take as long as almost 5 months clear up?
Have you known it to take as long as almost 5 months clear up?
I notice the high-pitched sound more on one side than the other side when I chew food.
Have you known it to take as long as almost 5 months clear up?
Have you known it to take as long as almost 5 months clear up?
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Yes, it is common for the tinnitus sounds to be percieved differently in both ears.
2. Yes, it takes many months for recovery.
3. Kindly arrange for the test reports to take the treatment further.
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Yes, it is common for the tinnitus sounds to be percieved differently in both ears.
2. Yes, it takes many months for recovery.
3. Kindly arrange for the test reports to take the treatment further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Yes, it is common for the tinnitus sounds to be percieved differently in both ears.
2. Yes, it takes many months for recovery.
3. Kindly arrange for the test reports to take the treatment further.
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Yes, it is common for the tinnitus sounds to be percieved differently in both ears.
2. Yes, it takes many months for recovery.
3. Kindly arrange for the test reports to take the treatment further.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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