Can I take oral steriod

2026-09-01 13:34:36
I have problem of closed earlier after otitis media. And this otitis media happened after flu.  There is no water feeling in ear but ear is blocked for many days. I am taking flomist az steroids nasal spray for 2 weeks but tube not ear not popping or Opening up. Can I take oral steriod and in which dose?
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Refer to Ent specialist and have ur endoscopy done

Answered2026-09-03 18:48:47

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Hello get impedance audiometry done .

Answered2026-09-03 15:41:12

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Oral Steroids are not indicated here... Get an audiometry ( Pure Tone and Impedance)... Try Steam Inhalation, Otrivin Nasal drops to Nose along with Flomist Az spray...

Answered2026-09-03 04:25:54

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Hi Greetings You're facing a eustachian tube obstruction issue. It can cause negative pressure inside the middle ear and cause feeling of closed ear
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take good steam inhalation continue topical steroid nasal spray. Get an Impedance audiometry done for confirmation of issue. to consult for further opinion.

Answered2026-09-02 16:34:38

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Oral Steroid is not indicated. Further evaluation needed
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Steam Inhalation
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Avoid cold food

Answered2026-09-02 11:44:05

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Most probably you must be having perforation of ear drum. If it is so , surgery may be required

Answered2026-09-02 10:45:36

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No you should not As per protocol oral steroids are not a routinely recommended treatment for otitis media with effusion (if there is no other cause of your ear blockage) You need to get an ear examination and audiometry to confirm the diagnosis You can try steam inhalation twice a day and continue intranasal steroids till then
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visit your otologist for diagnosis confirmation and treatment options
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be cautious not to clean your ears and avoid valsalva till then

Answered2026-09-02 09:51:43

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Avoid cold food. Condition of ear blockage may be because  of eustichian  tube blockage. Audiometry test can be taken.
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consultation needed

Answered2026-09-03 13:57:42

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