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My one ear is blocked for 7-8 days

2021-05-11 14:02:54
My one ear is blocked for 7-8 days.. it's is so sensitive to sound now ... I'm hearing poping and scratching sound from my ear .. I have tried some ear drops and tablets by near medical store but nothing happen to my ear the problem is remain same ...at the time or swallowing and yawning the ear open and suddenly again close ..I take steam too but nothing happen
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Most probably due to Eustachian tube dysfunction
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steam inhalation twice daily

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Looks like u have some eustachian tube dysfunction or in simpler term negative pressure build up behind the ear drum ... Did u have a cold or cough recently ? ... Steam inhalation will help .. pls connect with an ent specialist for better guidance
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steam inhalation

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From history it looks like Eustachian tube dysfunction. Do valsalva maneuver and steam inhalation.

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Looks like eustachian tube catarrh
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steam inhalation
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if problems doesn't resolve please take paid consultation

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