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How To Stop Motor Running Sound In Ear Causing Trouble In Concentrating And Sleeping?
I have had what sounds like a motor running in my right ear for about 3 weeks now. My dr gave me antibiotics - he thought that it was plugged due to a sinus infection. My sinuses feel fine now, but the motor sound will not go away. I have trouble concentrating and sleeping.
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of motor running sound in ear causing trouble in concentrating and sleeping. Well the symptoms you mention in query are clearly indication a condition known as eustachian tube dysfunction . Well there can be many reasons for eustachian tube dysfunction like upper respiratory track infection , sinusitis or post nasal drip . I would suggest you to :
- Take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion .
- Do warm saline gargles .
- Apply dry hot compresses to external ear .
Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causer like ear infection, meniere' disease or wax buildup . Doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent , decongestant and antibiotics . In some cases doctor may also give tubes to relieve the pressure which is common procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of motor running sound in ear causing trouble in concentrating and sleeping. Well the symptoms you mention in query are clearly indication a condition known as eustachian tube dysfunction . Well there can be many reasons for eustachian tube dysfunction like upper respiratory track infection , sinusitis or post nasal drip . I would suggest you to :
- Take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion .
- Do warm saline gargles .
- Apply dry hot compresses to external ear .
Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causer like ear infection, meniere' disease or wax buildup . Doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent , decongestant and antibiotics . In some cases doctor may also give tubes to relieve the pressure which is common procedure .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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