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Why Is My Ear Blocked After Scuba Diving?

Hello. I went scuba diving a week ago and my right ear has been blocked since. I have used two types of ear drops but nothing seems to be working. The first drops contained boric acid and alcohol, the second type was recommended for diving problems and clears ear wax. When inserting the drops, I have laid still to let them soak in for 5 minutes each time. I am in Tanzania at the moment and so these drops were the only ones I could get. When I burp, my hearing comes back very briefly but then goes again immediately afterwards. Any help please?
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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in my opinion,u have got eustachian tube dysfunction.this tube connects nose and ear which maintains d pressure drain any fluids from ear to nose.it happens people goes high altituse,or low pressure.to clear blockage of ear u need to put xylomist nasal drops 3drops/3times/1wk, with tab.hicet-d once daily for 7 days,take azithromycin 500mg once daily for 5 days for infection, do valsalva procedure(check it in utube) and chew bubble gum.this all opens d tube.
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Why Is My Ear Blocked After Scuba Diving?

in my opinion,u have got eustachian tube dysfunction.this tube connects nose and ear which maintains d pressure drain any fluids from ear to nose.it happens people goes high altituse,or low pressure.to clear blockage of ear u need to put xylomist nasal drops 3drops/3times/1wk, with tab.hicet-d once daily for 7 days,take azithromycin 500mg once daily for 5 days for infection, do valsalva procedure(check it in utube) and chew bubble gum.this all opens d tube.