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Suggest Treatment For Catarrh Symptoms In The Eustachian Tube

I am currently suffering from the after effects of a winter cold which has left me with catarrh in my eaustachine tube, which is causing hearing loss. The catarrh is not infected and the symptons are not relieved with inhilation. can you help please. C.J Hardstone
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear.
Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/congestion by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids.
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief.
3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction.
4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any)

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination.
Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.

Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Catarrh Symptoms In The Eustachian Tube

Hello dear, There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear. Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, cold & congestion, can lead to ear pain/congestion by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids. 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief. 3. Nasal decongestants to relieve ET tube obstruction. 4. Analgesics to take care of pain & fever(if any) If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.