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Suggest Treatment For Eustachian Tube Dysfunction And Diminished Hearing
Question: (I am in the military) I did some water training about three weeks ago, about a day after my hearing was diminished. It sounded like everything was muffled, i did a parachute jump about a week ago and that was the only time i felt true relief but once i got to the ground the pressure that caused me to get that muffled feeling came back. i talked to a medic and he told me to hold me nose and blow and when i did he said he hear a loud squeaking noise, then i did it again because i could hear better but then i almost passed out and he had to hold me up. Now i have a killer headache but im due for a deployment very soon, i can not afford to miss this deployment so is the something that can wait or does it sound like this could be something very serious.
Brief Answer:
seems to be Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear blockage with dizzy spell.
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to high altitude pressure (parachute jump) or impacted ear cerumen (wax).
Eustachian tube (tube connecting the middle ear and nose) dysfunction occurs usually with allergies, water sports, high altitudes and deviated nasal septum.
I suggest you to consult ent surgeon, get detailed ent examination (deviated nasal septum), otoscopy (status of ear drum) and audiometry (Eustachian tube dysfunction). Treatment can be started as per the findings.
Mean time, do not attempt self cleaning, forceful nasal blow ( can rupture ear drum) and avoid water per ear.
Continue steam inhalation to clear nasal secretions, do valsalva exercises (watch you tube video) and chew chewing gum.
Yes. If you leave, you may land up in perforation in ear drum and consequent hearing loss.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
seems to be Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear blockage with dizzy spell.
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to high altitude pressure (parachute jump) or impacted ear cerumen (wax).
Eustachian tube (tube connecting the middle ear and nose) dysfunction occurs usually with allergies, water sports, high altitudes and deviated nasal septum.
I suggest you to consult ent surgeon, get detailed ent examination (deviated nasal septum), otoscopy (status of ear drum) and audiometry (Eustachian tube dysfunction). Treatment can be started as per the findings.
Mean time, do not attempt self cleaning, forceful nasal blow ( can rupture ear drum) and avoid water per ear.
Continue steam inhalation to clear nasal secretions, do valsalva exercises (watch you tube video) and chew chewing gum.
Yes. If you leave, you may land up in perforation in ear drum and consequent hearing loss.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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