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What Causes Muffled Hearing, Ear Pain And Clogged Ears?
Question: For just under a week now uv experienced muffled ears, it's hard to explain it started with a my ear ache which seems to of eased off, but the clogged ears are still present. I can hear popping and crackling, when I talk all I hear is muffled noises, yet in general everything around me is clear, but I have noticed that on some occasions things appear to be quieter than what they maybe, I just wanted some advice because it's getting me down. I called my GP and he phoned me and said I could well have gutar in my ears he said to try sudafed or a nasal spray, sudafed has not worked, I feel like I should be seen now, is this serious or congestion? Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Here are a few suggestions.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
You do need an ENT specialist checkup but till you can get appointment I will suggest you a few things which can help you get relief from symptoms.
There are a few things which can help bigtime.
1) Steam inhalation can help you big time I would suggest it twice daily for 4..5 minutes. This will help with the clogged up sinuses and airways and ear canals.
2) Take tablet Alegra-D it will help with body aches and fever if any plus help with congestion as well.
3) Do take some OTC antihistamin daily at night for example citerizine or loratidine 10mg this will help will allergy and congestion.
4) Get a good OTC mucolyter and use it, usually cough syrups have Mucolyter inredients which soften mucous.
5) Steamy bath does help too.
6) Hot drinks help protecting you from dry throat and irritation specially green tea is good for this.
7) Read how to do valsalva maneuver and do it regularly twice a day this will help you bigtime.
END NOTE: It is always recommended in this situation to get proper ENT checkup but till you get it you can follow my suggestions.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
Here are a few suggestions.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
You do need an ENT specialist checkup but till you can get appointment I will suggest you a few things which can help you get relief from symptoms.
There are a few things which can help bigtime.
1) Steam inhalation can help you big time I would suggest it twice daily for 4..5 minutes. This will help with the clogged up sinuses and airways and ear canals.
2) Take tablet Alegra-D it will help with body aches and fever if any plus help with congestion as well.
3) Do take some OTC antihistamin daily at night for example citerizine or loratidine 10mg this will help will allergy and congestion.
4) Get a good OTC mucolyter and use it, usually cough syrups have Mucolyter inredients which soften mucous.
5) Steamy bath does help too.
6) Hot drinks help protecting you from dry throat and irritation specially green tea is good for this.
7) Read how to do valsalva maneuver and do it regularly twice a day this will help you bigtime.
END NOTE: It is always recommended in this situation to get proper ENT checkup but till you get it you can follow my suggestions.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you I will try the methods suggested, I had a bit of a cold but do feel well in general, I just don't get were this has come from suddenly?.im so anxious about it.
Brief Answer:
This can happen after flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for writing back,
Such problem is fairly common after cold there is a tube called eustachian tube which connects eat to throat..this keeps pressure of ear optimum and sounds stay well heard...it also drains ear so that there is no blockage in ear and no collection of secretion...
After flue this tube can get blocked which causes exactly same symptoms as you... the tips I gave you will help you to get this tube unblocked...specially valsalva is of big help...
I would suggest you to try the tips I have..
regards.
Dr.Ahmad.
This can happen after flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for writing back,
Such problem is fairly common after cold there is a tube called eustachian tube which connects eat to throat..this keeps pressure of ear optimum and sounds stay well heard...it also drains ear so that there is no blockage in ear and no collection of secretion...
After flue this tube can get blocked which causes exactly same symptoms as you... the tips I gave you will help you to get this tube unblocked...specially valsalva is of big help...
I would suggest you to try the tips I have..
regards.
Dr.Ahmad.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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