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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dizziness And Headache When Diagnosed With Strep Throat

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Question: my wife has both ears plugged dizziness and headache this came on first she had strep throat from a plane flight then plugged ears and headache and dizziness
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)
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Hello

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This is probably what's called Eustachian tube dysfunction--blockage of the tubes that equalize the pressure across the eardrum.

It can be treated with a course of prednisone or a cortisone injection but she needs to have a doctor check it out and also make sure she doesn't have wax impacted in her ear canals
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

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Dr. Ralph Chambers

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dizziness And Headache When Diagnosed With Strep Throat

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: This is probably what's called Eustachian tube dysfunction--blockage of the tubes that equalize the pressure across the eardrum. It can be treated with a course of prednisone or a cortisone injection but she needs to have a doctor check it out and also make sure she doesn't have wax impacted in her ear canals