HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Take Oral Steroids For Flu And Ringing/blockage In Ear?

I have had the flu, now I have ringing, Echo and blockage in my left ear. My nurse practitioner has treated it with sudafed, a beclomethasone dip.. Nasal spray for 3 days and no help. Should I go to oral steroids blast as my nurse practitioner is saying?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response

Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

As per your clinical details, it appears to be Et tube dysfunction.ear is connect by nose by et ( Eustachian tube) , whenever this tube blocked ( cold, flu, sinusitis, allergy) you feel ear block sensation, you need decongestant nasal drops 3 drops/ 3 time/1 week. oral decongestants, valsalva manoeuvre ( watch utube video), chew chewing gum can be tried. For the prescription, you need to see an ent surgeon.

Hope, I have answered your query.

Wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Take Oral Steroids For Flu And Ringing/blockage In Ear?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. As per your clinical details, it appears to be Et tube dysfunction.ear is connect by nose by et ( Eustachian tube) , whenever this tube blocked ( cold, flu, sinusitis, allergy) you feel ear block sensation, you need decongestant nasal drops 3 drops/ 3 time/1 week. oral decongestants, valsalva manoeuvre ( watch utube video), chew chewing gum can be tried. For the prescription, you need to see an ent surgeon. Hope, I have answered your query. Wishing you good health.