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Dull itching on left ear

2020-06-13 16:08:25
I have very dull itching on left ear occassionly past 3 months and left throat as well it keep coming and going. I travel in plane after long gap in March and its pains bit more at that time.Pl advice.
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This could be because of Eustachian tube dysfunction
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Steam inhalation twice daily Avoid cold diet

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Based on your description, it is due to pressure change during Take off and landing. The pressure is equalised by Eustachian tube. Usually it will equalises middle ear pressure..But at certain situations like Cold, it will be delayed, that gives dull ear ache, blocked sensation.
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Check for impacted cerumen. Do Tymapnometry .
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Steam inhalation will help to relieve/ Decongestant nasal drops.

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