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I Started Having A Cold About Three Weeks Ago Which

Posted on Sat, 28 Dec 2019

Question: I started having a cold about three weeks ago which developed from sneezing into a bad cough and now has subsequently cleared up. I also had a blocked ear for almost three weeks but it is now much improved. However, I often hear a ringing noise from it. I saw the doctor a couple of days ago who inspected my ear and said that everything appeared clear now and there was no longer any blockage. Why am I still receiving a ringing noise from my ear and how long does it take to clear up please?
Many thanks
Paul

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. This ringing sound may be due to any residual ear infection due to col

Detailed Answer:
Hii. This ringing sound may be due to any residual ear infection due to cold or due to any sensorineural weakness of ear. You need to start decongestant tablet like solvin or phenylephrine along with antiallergic tablet levocetrizine. Start steam inhalation through nose. It will settle over time slowly. If possible do a hearing test and review. In the mean time start fluticasone nasal spray and solspre salone spray.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (7 hours later)

I notice the ringing in my ear increases in sound when I move my jaw up and down such as when eating. How long does it normally take for the ringing to subside since I have now had it for over 3 weeks?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. This ringing sensation of your ear is due to eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hii. This ringing sensation of your ear is due to eustachian tube blockage and that's why it changes on moving the jaw up and down. It will takebfew more week. Ignore the sound. Don't stay in noiseless areas. Di a hearing test. Continue fluticasone and saline nasal spray.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

The doctor examined my ear over a week ago and confirmed it was now clear but is it possible that there is still fluid in the middle ear which causes the ringing and the blockage? How would a hearing test help?
Is it also normal to have the ringing in the ear so long after my cold finished?
Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. It is possible there is fluid accumulation in middle ear after cold ha

Detailed Answer:
Hii. It is possible there is fluid accumulation in middle ear after cold has been resolved. That's why it is important to do hearing test pure tone audiogram and impedance audiogram. These tests can detect it. Yah ringing sensation can persist even after cold has been resolved. Please review with the reports and continue the spray.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj