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Water in ears

2022-05-15 12:38:17
I went to a water park. Got water into my ears. Its not coming out. 1 ear working with 70 percent hearing efficiency, other 30 percent Feeling dizzy and head pain. Not ear pain.. ears feel like they r closed. What to do?
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Please consult an ENT surgeon and get the ears cleared there is a possibility of wax in the ears.

Answered2022-05-16 14:04:54

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Looks like eustachian tube catarrh.
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Allercet dc tab after food for 5 days.
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steam inhalation.

Answered2022-05-16 13:27:04

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May be water has gone to sinuses and middle ear.
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Decongestant nasal drop- Drop the required number of drops into each nostril. The aim is to get the liquid to spread over all the inside surface of the nose - including the upper surface. A good position is to lie on a bed with your head hanging back over the edge. Stay like this for two minutes after putting in the drops before getting up. Donot swallow for 1 minute. Anti fungal Anti bacterial anti inflammatory ear drop

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Looks like there is wax in the ear , which has swollen up on contact with water. This should be removed by ent specialist.

Answered2022-05-18 11:42:12

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In all likelihood, the wax in your ear has swollen up following entry of water. It is best to get the wax cleant following which the problem should resolve

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