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Why Do I Feel Pressure In The Right Ear Even After Getting Treated For Ear Infection?

Posted on Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Question: i was recently diagnosed with a middle ear infection i was put on anti biotics for 5 days it seems to have helped but there is still pressure feeling in my right ear its been about a week my hearing hss seemed to get back to normal but i still have trouble completely popping my ear how long should this last

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Middle ear infection with effusion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I understand your concern. Sometimes, a middle ear infection can also present with fluid and mucus build up that cause the sense of pressure and clogging in the ear that may persist for weeks and even months after the infection is treated and may affect your hearing. This needs to be evaluated by an ear exam in order to determine the way of treatment.

I recommend you see your doctor again for further investigation.

I hope this answers your question. You are welcome to ask any further questions you may have.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (7 hours later)

what are the usual treatments if there is still mucas or fluid build up in there

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Steroids and decongestants

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,

Usually, steroids (such as Beclomethasone) and decongestants are used to release the extra fluid and mucus, but they don't always work. If in a couple of months, there is no relief, then aspiration with a syringe should be attempted under the supervision of the ENT specialist.

Sometimes, a small surgical procedure involving draining tubes needs to be performed. This is a minor surgery and is done at the doctor's office.

In any case, your doctor will decide on the next step in treatment after performing an ear examination.

Feel free to ask in case of any further queries.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (15 minutes later)

could there be a feeling of draining of fluid out of the ear if its healing and an itching sensation

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
itching can be a sign of healing

Detailed Answer:
Yes,

Both the feeling of draining of fluid and the itching sensation can be signs of healing.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (13 minutes later)

would it drain from the inside of the ear out

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Yes, it is possible for it to drain through the eustachian tube into the throat.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (16 minutes later)

what about from the inside of the ear out like towards ear canal

Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very unlikely

Detailed Answer:
It is physically very unlikely for this to happen due to the ear anatomy.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee