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What Causes Blockage And Fullness Feeling In Left Ear?
My left ears feels full and blocked, I can hear a loud whooshing pulse, I hear a crack on swallowing and have occasional dizziness. I have had tinnitus mainly in the right ear for 7 years but have got used to it. What is this new problem on the left and how can it be treated?
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Hi Dear .
As per your query you have fullness in your ear along with dizziness , you also had tinnitus from last 7 years . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection and meniere's disease . . But in your case the infection has spread to the ear through eustachian tube form either upper respiratory track infection or post nasal drip . The cracking sound is due to blockage of eustachian tube blockage , also known as eustachian tube dysfunction . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like CT scan , throat swab test and vital culture test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , decongestant and mucolytic agent .Also doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug and sedatives for tinnitus .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have fullness in your ear along with dizziness , you also had tinnitus from last 7 years . There can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like ear infection and meniere's disease . . But in your case the infection has spread to the ear through eustachian tube form either upper respiratory track infection or post nasal drip . The cracking sound is due to blockage of eustachian tube blockage , also known as eustachian tube dysfunction . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order test like CT scan , throat swab test and vital culture test . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , decongestant and mucolytic agent .Also doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug and sedatives for tinnitus .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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