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Pain in ear

2020-05-04 18:31:07
I am hearing some crackling sound in my left ear from the last two months..but it goes away when i pop my ear but day before yesterday when i poped i felt a sharp pain in my ear and also screeching sound...I usually pop my ear after using salt water in my nose... what is the problem? There is discomfort in my left ear still now..My hearing is all right by the way
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Looks like eustachian tube dysfunction ... Could be related to sinus issues and allergies ... Would require proper history
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Health Tips
take steam inhalation twice a day , if it's hurting don't pop ur ears

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This could be Eustachian tube dysfunction
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Kindly consult online for proper treatment
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Steam inhalation twice daily

Answered2020-05-05 03:29:07

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This looks like patoulous eustachian tube or blocked eustachian tube... Come online for further evaluation..

Answered2020-05-04 20:45:00

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