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What Causes Blocked Ear After Hearing A Gunshot?

My daughter is a reporter and was filming a hunting trip. She was very close to a gun being fired. She only covered her ears with her hands and now one ear feels like it needs to pop or clear a bit. It has been 24 hours and it still is not quite right. Should she see an ENT doctor. I am concerned a bit. She is 23 years old and I am hoping there is not real damage.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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hi,
Every gunshot produces a noise that could damage the ears of anyone in close hearing range. Large bore guns and artillery are the worst because they are the loudest. But even cap guns and firecrackers can damage your hearing if the explosion is close to your ear. Anyone who uses firearms without some form of ear protection risks hearing loss.It takes at least three weeks i recommend you to take tab Levocetirizine. 2.5 mg. Phenylephrine. 10 mg. combination once at night after food for 7 days.....regards..feel free to ask if any queries..
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What Causes Blocked Ear After Hearing A Gunshot?

hi, Every gunshot produces a noise that could damage the ears of anyone in close hearing range. Large bore guns and artillery are the worst because they are the loudest. But even cap guns and firecrackers can damage your hearing if the explosion is close to your ear. Anyone who uses firearms without some form of ear protection risks hearing loss.It takes at least three weeks i recommend you to take tab Levocetirizine. 2.5 mg. Phenylephrine. 10 mg. combination once at night after food for 7 days.....regards..feel free to ask if any queries..