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What Causes Pressure In Head Due To Changing Altitude?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I have a sensation of pressure in my head, like when changing altitude and the ears need to pop. This has been over a week, particularly on the right side, there is no pain yet but the really strange symptom that I have never experienced before is sounds play back in that ear less than a second after I hear them outside my head. Like an echo but doesn't repeat over and over just once. Certain tones are worse than others. I have been taking an over- the -counter decongestant, but it hasn't helped. Oh, no recent loud or extreme noise exposure or fever.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably eustachian tube blockage due to inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query, reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having Eustachian tube blockage due to inflammation.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case, I would advise you
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal drop thrice in right nostril,
Antihistaminic levocetirizine at night &
Anti inflammatory Ibuprofen twice daily
Continue over- the -counter decongestant.

You will get relief.

You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju