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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Question: I need an antihistamine but I am allergic to benedryl. (It causes me to be paralyzed. Please recommend something. My left ear has been plugged and I have not been able to hear out of it for two weeks. I have taken antibiotics and am done with them, and it is still plugged.
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
SEEMS TO BE EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION.

Detailed Answer:


Hi,


I have gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear blockage.


Based on your clinical details, it seems to be Eustachian tube dysfunction.


I suggest the following measures, to overcome your ear blockage.


1. Antihistamine Tab.ebast 10mg (ebastine). which is a cardioprotective and non sedative, daily one tab at bedtime.

2. Do valsalva exercises (watch you tube video).

3. chew chewing gum.

4. Steam inhalation.


In case of persistence, need to be evaluate with audiometry tests and ent consultation.


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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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Brief Answer: SEEMS TO BE EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having ear blockage. Based on your clinical details, it seems to be Eustachian tube dysfunction. I suggest the following measures, to overcome your ear blockage. 1. Antihistamine Tab.ebast 10mg (ebastine). which is a cardioprotective and non sedative, daily one tab at bedtime. 2. Do valsalva exercises (watch you tube video). 3. chew chewing gum. 4. Steam inhalation. In case of persistence, need to be evaluate with audiometry tests and ent consultation. 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.