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Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection And Buzzing Sound In Ear

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015

Question: I was treated for past 3 1/2 weeks for possible ear infection- family doc grabbing straws i think, one minute says clogged ears next says infection. I have been having bad reflux problems ? But priority is my hearing - Echoing and buzzing sounds from right ear, just came on , have no pain. took augmentin and another i cant remember the name thou. any suggestions ? as a child i had two different times tubes in both years. currently 47 yrs age.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get an audiogram and consult an ENT specialist...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

1. The signs of ear infection are earache, with or without discharge, with or without fever, reduction of hearing and nasal block.

2. The noise in the ear could be due to presence of fluid inside the middle ear and Eustachian tube block.

3. I would suggest you to get an audiogram done followed by an ear evaluation by an apt ENT specialist.

4. Do steam inhalation and use decongestant nasal spray for a week. Drink plenty of warm water and avoid chilled food & beverages/smoking/coffee.

5. Finally, get treated for acid reflux. Presence of latter condition can worsen the ear problems.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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