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What Is Meaning Of Ear Drum Looking Dull?
I have a common cold and lots of mucus / congestion. Otherwise I am a healthy 36yr old female. On examining my ear today my Dr said one ear drum "looked a little dull". I got sidetracked and forgot to clarify what he meant. Is this an indication of an infection or just lots of congestion?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
hello and welcome to health care magic,
A little dull means nothing and you do not have to worry about the same. It could just indicate a mild block in the drum or the middle ear which will clear in a week or two. If you have persistent ear block and ringing then you can get a audiometry evaluation done and get back to me or any ENT With the reports
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
A little dull means nothing and you do not have to worry about the same. It could just indicate a mild block in the drum or the middle ear which will clear in a week or two. If you have persistent ear block and ringing then you can get a audiometry evaluation done and get back to me or any ENT With the reports
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
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