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Do I have an infection

2024-10-17 04:16:41
I cannot pop my ear, feel fullness, earlier I had a cold and sore throat will it resolve on its own or should I do something
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At home do steam inhalation
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use mucolytic and nasal decongestant
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avoid snorting and nose blowing

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Consult an ENT surgeon.. Need nasal decongestants, mucolytics Dont blow the nose

Answered2024-10-25 02:25:36

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Seems like your tympanic membrane is congested and probably with or without a perforation.
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U may require antibiotics with oral and nasal decongestants
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Keep ear dry

Answered2024-10-22 11:45:45

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Consult nearby ENT specialist
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by the time start nasal decongestant spray and antihistamines tablet Do PTA and IMPEDANCE
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donot blow the nose, not to do Valsalva

Answered2024-10-18 12:27:34

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The ear drum looks congested and bulged in the otoendoscopic image provided by you. Kindly consult for further management.
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you will require antibiotics, antihistamines along with nasal decongestant drops

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Decongestant nasal drops will be helpful. Antihistamines, antibiotic you can take

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The endoscopic picture looks like acute otitis media as there is bulging of ear drum and congestion too. U may require antibiotics, nasal decongestants and ear drops. Please visit nearest ENT specialist

Answered2024-10-17 13:14:32

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Take steam inhalation Otrivin oxyfast nasal spray 2 drops three times a day Tab levocet at night Do not forcefully try to pop ear U can do valsalva maneuver but not very vigorously
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visit in person for better evaluation and treatment

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Keep ear dry Sinoxy nasal spray twice a day

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Steam inhalation Nasal spray

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U have an ear infection.. Don't attempt to pop your ear.. Get a prescription for appropriate treatment
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consult

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xylomist nose drops 2 drops 3 times a day. steam inhalation Allegra m at night

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Get an ent consultation for proper management.

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take nasal decongestant drops (xylomentazoline) twom drops three times a day, steam inhalation, tab levocetrizine 5mg at night for 3-5 days

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