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What Causes A Fullness Sensation In The Ears?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Question: Can my ears feel full due to allergies. I have severe allergies in the summer months but recently have had very full ears. Ive been to an ENT and he said the ears look fine.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube block...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Yes, ears can become full when you are having nasal allergy. The reason, blockage of the Eustachain tube (the tube connecting nose and the ear). Nasal allergy induces inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Inflamed nasal mucosa narrows the opening of the Eustachian tube, thereby, creating a negative pressure in the middle ear and sense of fullness.

Treatment of nasal allergy/hay fever can reduce the symptoms. Also, steam inhalation can help in reducing the congestion around the Eustachian tube opening and clear the block.

Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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What Causes A Fullness Sensation In The Ears?

Brief Answer: Eustachian tube block... Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query Yes, ears can become full when you are having nasal allergy. The reason, blockage of the Eustachain tube (the tube connecting nose and the ear). Nasal allergy induces inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Inflamed nasal mucosa narrows the opening of the Eustachian tube, thereby, creating a negative pressure in the middle ear and sense of fullness. Treatment of nasal allergy/hay fever can reduce the symptoms. Also, steam inhalation can help in reducing the congestion around the Eustachian tube opening and clear the block. Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N. ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon