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Question: I am taking antibiotics following an ear infection I have a blocked inner ear and can't hear will sudafed unblock it.
And how long will it take to get my hearing back?
Thank you
And how long will it take to get my hearing back?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It may take 5-7 days till antibiotics start to work and till fluids in inner ear clears up so that you can hear again normally. If there is no improvement after this time, you should do some more detailed tests to rule out some other causes of hear loss such as otosclerosis or neurological issues. It may also mean that there is some resistant bacteria causing infection so you should do swab microbiological test as well. Wish you good health. Regards
5-7 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It may take 5-7 days till antibiotics start to work and till fluids in inner ear clears up so that you can hear again normally. If there is no improvement after this time, you should do some more detailed tests to rule out some other causes of hear loss such as otosclerosis or neurological issues. It may also mean that there is some resistant bacteria causing infection so you should do swab microbiological test as well. Wish you good health. Regards
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