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What Causes Ear Congestion And Tinnitus While Having Inflammation In The Ear Drum?
Hi, I have had an inflamed ear drum and ear canal i have been taking antibiotics and ear drops but it is not getting better it has been two weeks now and it is now completely blocked can barely hear in it. when i block my nose and blow i can hear squeaky noises in it whats wrong
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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This is called Eustachian tube dysfunction and it's a swelling of the tube from your middle ear to your nasopharynx that is meant to balance the air pressure across the eardrum. It can be treated with a course of oral prednisone from your doctor
This is called Eustachian tube dysfunction and it's a swelling of the tube from your middle ear to your nasopharynx that is meant to balance the air pressure across the eardrum. It can be treated with a course of oral prednisone from your doctor
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