Suggest Treatment For Blocked Ear

Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014

Question: I have had a blocked right ear for 3 weeks I have been to my Gp and was given antibiotic ear drops, for 1 week and went back to Gp because the ear was still blocked and was given oral antibiotics amoxicillin it has not helped yet. Do you have any further suggestions please

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you may be having a eustachian tube block

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Since your ear has not opened up even after 2 weeks of antibiotics , i think you may be having a eustachian tube block ( this is a normal tube between the ear and nose).

The blockage of this tube results in fluid accumulation in the ear and this can cause the block sensation.

You will need to meet an ent doctor , who will examine you and guide you further. he may start antihistaminics like cetrizine 10 mg and short course of steroids.

For the mean time i would like you to start steam inhalation 2-3 times a day . it will help open up the eustachian tube and drain the fluid giving you relief.

Thanks

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