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When I was a baby i had ear tubes put in my ears. Since then i still get a ton of ear infections and the original tubes are still in. (21 years) I recently had an infection so bad that it ruptured my ear drum. What should i do about my tubes? Is it normal for them to be in there that long?

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Tubes fall off usually with in few months.If there is rupture of ear drum it needs repair/surgery. ... Read More

My baby is 1.5 year old, she was born with cleft palate which we operated, she had her first set of ear tubes at 6 months old which fell out at 1 year old,doctor checked her ears for infection using tympanometry and recommended another set of ear tubes, now that her cleft is operated,do we need another set of tubes, will the repeated ear tubes cau

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Ear tubes usually fall off on its own within six months. In children with cleft palate, there is a higher tendency for ear infections and fluid collection behind the ear drum, which is why ventilation ... Read More

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My both ears got clogged during a flight landing on Thursday (suffering from cold at that time). Had visited an ENT for the same and was prescribed antibiotics and Anti allergic along with stream and Otrinoz and Flutiflo. However the ear tubes have not yet opened. Is this the only treatment or a faster/safer treatment like suction possible in thi

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Always ears are clogged and I have to force the air out of nostril for a normal breath. Feel nostrils are clogged with sticky elements always. I had to close the nostrils and breath out to get my ears to hear clearly.. Sometimes, when I catch cold, I feel a the ears are more open when do this nostril closed breathing out. FYI, right ear hearing is

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This could be eustachian tube blockage secondary to allergic rhinitis or sinusitis ... Read More

Ear discharge from last 10 days after cold. No pain. And there is a whole in my ear from last 15 years.

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You need to take antibiotics for control of discharge. Rest put topical ear drops like moxifloxacin. Take online consult for further detailed evaluation and management. ... Read More

I have ear discharge from both the ears always. I have undergone tympanoplasty surgery but it is of no use. I do have mixed hearing loss in both my ears.

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Have you tried homoeo for the same ? Of you can explain me complete symptoms i can help you with prognosis of your issue ... Read More

A discharge from my one year happening from childhood. It is stopped for sometimes and again start to discharge as white material. Now I am less listening to this ear as compare to my other ear because other ear is perfect. Suggest me regarding this.

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You need to meet an ENT Surgeon to get your ears examined and treated appropriately, before the situation leads to permanent deafness due to nerve damage. ... Read More

I've been affected by ear discharge. weekly one or two days my ear got discharge wit some fluid but its not paining. now while cleaning ear i found a little bit of blood also.please suggest me an solution for this problem

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Hi The ear discharge may be a result of an ear infection. Please see a ENT Specialist for further evaluation and management. In case of further doubts, please feel free to write back to me. Regards D ... Read More

My left ear has been congested for 5 days and making hearing problem. Also I have been having ear discharge for three days. Can I clear my ear with shringe at home? What would you offer for my problems?

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Congestion could be due to infection in the middle ear. It's recommended to consult an ENT at the earliest. Self syringing of home remixes have secondary complication try avoiding them and consult spe ... Read More

What does it mean. I often have smelly discharge from the ear. My ear feel blocked all the time and its a recurring issue

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It could be a simple ear infection to even CSOM or even a eustachian tube block or even wax ... Read More

I suddenly developed pain and discharge from my ear on 13 July in the morning. I waited for a few days, and then I started taking antibiotics, painkillers, and ear drops After taking the medicines, the ear discharge stopped, and the pain and heaviness have reduced a lot At present, I only have mild ear pain

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Now that the infection has subsided, better to get the ear examined and evaluated to see the tympanic membrane or the ear drum to rule out any perforation Also needs hearing assessment to check for a ... Read More

I m facing estachian tube dysfunction since 1 month i have a popping sound coming from my ears while any movement or eating or swallowing or sometimes muffled hearing can u plz prescribed me some medicine and also home remedies both plz

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Xylometazoline nasal drops Valsalva ... Read More

From 5 days my ear is full and some discharge is coming out from my ear and some pressure like sound is in my ear and ear pain is also there accuuatly i have visited to the doctor s also but after 2 ,3 months I face the same problem

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Can I get solution for Eustachian tube dysfunction Un Ayurveda? I did eartube surgery once but it's failure. Now doctors saying I have to go for two surgeries. Ear tube and surgery for Eustachian tube. But doctors not giving guarantee.. I'm very much depressed. Dont know what to do next

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Firstly you need to get yourself evaluated properly for ETD. Secondly, nowadays we used to dilate ET and give relief to your ETD and grommet is not required in such cases. Even Ayurveda i guess cann ... Read More

I am experiencing continuous discharge from my left ear from last 3 years, i have consulted 2 to 3 doctor's and followed instruction given by them and taken all the medicines on time also used multiple ear drops, taken Amoxicillin huge number of time still it's not benefiting me. My ear hardly dry for 4 to 5 days and then continue to discharge. Al

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If there is repeated discharge then surgery is the only option, but has to be done during inactive infection that is when there is no discharge After surgery it’s very essential for you to take care ... Read More

I am suffering from eustachian tube blockage from last 1.5 years. It was first diagnosed 6 months after the problem started doctor said I eustachian tube is unable to make negative pressure and that was mild. I had no fluid. 3 months after the spray and valsalva ear drum started to move but then I got boils in mouth. Freaking out with that I went t

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To answer your question yes an extruding grommet might cause symptoms you are experiencing. But do not worry when the tympanic membrane heals it pushes out the grommet naturally. Once the grommet fall ... Read More

Hi I have attacched before and after tube reports. Pls check if my both tubes are open. Single imaga is before. Two xray images are after

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Please consult for proper discussion. ... Read More

I am a 20-year-old female. For the last 20–25 days, I had smelly discharge from my right ear. There was no pain or hearing loss. Recently, the discharge reduced, but yesterday I noticed a small amount of blood coming out. Today also a little thick blood came out once, mostly after waking up. Now it feels mostly dry. There is no pain, but some

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Advised fr further endoscopic examination Do put saline nasal drops in nose follow by steam inhalation twicely ... Read More

I recently travelled from a high-altitude area (~10,000 ft) to lower altitude (Shoja → Aut → Mandi → Delhi) while having mild cold symptoms. During descent, I developed pain in my right ear along with a feeling of blockage and mildly reduced hearing. The pain increases when I move my head. There is no ear discharge, no fever, no d

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Ear clogged and discharge liquid in both ears I use stugeron plus tablets And decongest medicine but not relief Ear exercises is helpful But problem not solved Neck stiffness Motion problem Vision problems ?

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You maybe having perforation in your eardrum as you have active ear discharge. Get it checked with an ent specialist who will look with an otoscope and you can take antibiotic course till then ... Read More

Since 1 week I am having ear discharge, pain am using clotrimazole lignocaine hydrochloride solution, taking Azithromycin 500 mg since 3 days but no use am attaching pic for reference plz help me doctor

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Need physical examination and aural packing if required. ... Read More

My mother had commando surgery (wide resection + neck dissection + flap reconstruction usually) in May 2025 for recurrent carcinoma of the gingivobuccal sulcus. • She has been on tube feeding (Ryles/PEG tube) for ~4 months. • Now the goal is to help her regain safe swallowing so that the tube can eventually be removed. Please suggest the next st

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Initially start with sips of water If was able to drink Start juices orally followed by semisolids followed by solids If intake is good through mouth Then tube can be removed ... Read More

After being in Ac my ear gets Full, behind the nose feels irritation, ear discharges fluid thick whitish mild pain

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Valid direct jets of AC and looks like you might have lost nasal drip. Try drinking warm water and avoid cold and citrus food and drinks. ... Read More

Ear canal swollen shut since 2 days No other problem like pain , headache, and ear discharge. Please tell the treatment plan.

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Are u a frequent swimmer? Needs to see the ear canal to assess the pathology for further treatment Looks like benign disease ... Read More

Hey recently I posted a question about Eustachian tube balloon dilation. Now after using meds I can say that my right ear doesn't squeak anymore only my ear gets Full after sleeping on the hands

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Do valsalva manvauer 4 time a day …nose pinch and pressure with cheeks to create pressure in ear … After dat air to be swallowed Dis will maintain pressure and steam inhalation twicely U will get r ... Read More

What is the cost of Eustachian tube balloon dilation surgery for both ears and what are the complications after surgery?

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Around 50k depending on city. pain, bleeding, infection are some minor side effects. ... Read More

Few day ego going swminng pool then fever and ear pain i saw doctor he removed vax after Ear discharge fresh water in children little hole in eardrum second opinion ent doctor say not to much worry its heel own he take 7 dayes antibiotic problem is solved but today 2 time fresh water discharge in left ear with out pain i google google se csf otorrh

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It's not csf otorrhea. do not let water to go inside the ear. complete course of medicine. wait for atleast 6 weeks. Do not google ... Read More

I’m a 34 year-old male with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for over 2 months. I have ear fullness, fogginess, pressure, and imbalance. Prednisolone helped a little, but symptoms returned. Also tried Mucinac, Cinnarizine, nasal spray, and steam but nothing seems working a lot of up and down.

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Cause need to be identified for Eustacian tube dysfunction…. Sometimes not necessarily there will be a cause!! Do you have post nasal drip?? ... Read More

I got fever last august after that in september i got constant ear clogged and heaviness feeling with no ear drum moving in left ear. Doctor said after tests that ita eustachian tube dyfunction grade one without fluid. I took medication,nasal steroid,oral steroid,antibiotic and many more. Symtpoms dint improve. With steam and gargle it moved but bo

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. I understand how frustrating and emotionally draining your ongoing symptoms must be, especially after trying multiple medications and even undergoing a myring ... Read More

I had tympinoplasty type I on 26th march 2025. I am told to keep the cotton in the left ear. When i wake up in morning and change the cotton, i see some yellow liquid on the cotton. Please help. Doctor saying its normal. But i dont feel good about it.

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It could be gel foam. Nothing to worry about. keep ear dry. ciplox ear drops 2 drops three times a day for 5 days ... Read More

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