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Hello my left ear is blocked since 1 week after swimming in beach please help me I am using otorex drops for my ears

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Please dont use ear drops..keep ur ear dry..and stat wid steam inhalation ...  Read More

Hi , I have started swimming recently, but my ears gets blocked every now and then because of water and when I try to clean them with ear buds they gets more blocked. Also, my since last week I am having feeling that I have developed tonsils , had fever once and pain in throat continues.

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You might be suffering from impacted wax inside your ear canal with acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with a ...  Read More

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Hello doc, my both ears are blocked after swimming. I am a new swimming learner. I tried chewing gum, yawning, tried blowing air by holding nose etc. Nothing works. Now I m putting clearwax drops in my ears. Will it help? What should I do?

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You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal. Water can swell up the wax and make the block worse. You need to use drops atleast for five days and then visit nearby ENT specialist so that ...  Read More

Hi, I went swimming last weekend, and some water went into my right ear. I tried to clean it up, and for a couple of days used earbuds to clean, and a lot of wax came out. However, it's been 4 days and my ear is still feeling clogged. I can hear from both, but it is a little uncomfortable in my right ear. No pain. What should I do?

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You may be having impacted wax. First and foremost never use ear buds to clean ears. It pushes the wax more deep and may traumatise your ear drum. In addition to that, it causes inflammation of the ea ...  Read More

After swimming I started having in my ears and some air blockages. I feel that ear is blocked due to this.

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You need to consult a doctor. It could be wax that has swollen up with water or an infection. You need to be examined for it to be diagnosed. ...  Read More

Water in right ear since the past five days due to swimming. Ears are blocked

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I have started swimming and my left ear got blocked is water. I am hearing less in that ear. What should I do?

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You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal which may have swollen up after absorbing water. Wax if present needs to be removed under vision by a specialist either by suctioning or syring ...  Read More

Pain in the ears after swimming ...ears are partially blocked and experiencing tremendous pain 2-3 times in a day.

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Pain after swimming usually occurs because of infection in ear . It’s because of unhygienic pool conditions. It requires ear cleaning and course of antibiotics and painkillers. you should consult an E ...  Read More

I 2as dng swimming yeaterday,i made a dive in pool and my right ear got blocked it is paining like hell.what should i do?

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take usual painkillers for now..paracetamol 500mg 2 tabs thrice a day is ok..show an ENT as early as you can ...  Read More

Went for swimming, left ear got blocked due to water. Blockage is not cleared for two weeks. Please suggest a way to clear the block.

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You might be having impacted wax inside your ear ...  Read More

I am suffering from Silent Reflux (LPR) however the endoscopy report is fine as per doctor, having this issue from past 2 years. My ENT doctor told me throat mucus cannot block my ears. Pls advise whether both ear blocked possible due to throat mucus.

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No ...  Read More

About a week ago, my ear felt blocked and painful, so I went to the hospital. A general MBBS doctor examined me and said there was yellow pus inside my ear. They prescribed tablets and ear drops for 3 days, but it hasn’t improved. 1. Cefpodoxime – antibiotic, 1-0-1 2. Pan-D – gastric protection, 1-0-1 3. Zerodol-SP – pain/swelling-ku, 1-0-1 4. Mul

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Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

1 month ago i started noticing my front two teeth changing color (attached photo) I went to swimming classes for 3 months may, june and july 2026. After that I've been occasionally swimming for practice I have no idea if pool water is even the reason for this, I'm only mentioning swimming because i haven't started any new food habits, this was the

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It happenes when approx 5 hours a day time is spent in the pool as water there is acidic in nature . Drink plenty of plain water during and after swimming and rinse mouth after swimming with same . ...  Read More

Is Septoplasty and sinus drain required for this condition because I don't have blocked nose always but frequently. I also feel ear block popping sound and right sided head and eye socket pain also having frequent cold whenever I have cold drink/water. Tried fluticose spray ans mon deslor tab no improvements.

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Hello. Hope you are doing well. Having seen your reports and read your symptoms, a sinus surgery will have to be justified by an in person examination ( nasal endoscopy). Also, a septoplasty is more ...  Read More

1.5 months back i had used earphones in my right ear for like 2-3 days in night and post that one day I felt my right ear is blocked with eco sound and bit diziness. i met doc.. she has checked my ear drum and wax. nothing was there. she has prescribed me few medication and steam. with steam i felt fine 95 per and didn't take medcn. now since last

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Can be due to nose congestion as well Try taking a nasal decongestant with some antihistamines See if it helps Do steam inhalation thrice daily ...  Read More

Hi, Myself Kishor. I have a long time ear block on my left ear for about 2 or 3 months At first I thought it was due to the cold then I thought maybe water stuck in the ear. Everyday Evening I face this issue, what it could be whenever I use the buds it gets wet.

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Persistent unilateral ear blockage for 2–3 months can have several causes, such as earwax, middle-ear fluid/Eustachian tube dysfunction, or other ear conditions. It cannot be diagnosed without examina ...  Read More

My right side ears are feeling heavy due to hard rock like wax what to do now...idk y I feel imbalance sometimes and some sounds come from my ear like whistle and some times I feel iching but due to so hard wax it never come out

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Get routine Ear examination done by ENT specialist , to rule out whether there's is wax or any other clinical modality ...  Read More

Neck pain and pressure on the back side of the skull and also the right side of the skull I feel something happening. And now from 2 days my right ear is blocked.. continue buzzing sound came from my right ear...what should I do

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Kindly take consultation with ENT ...  Read More

Due to excessive smoking i guess my right ear got blocked 3 tears ago and it has opened fully yet..it gets open partially but never fully and gets closed after some time

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Medications recommended. ...  Read More

Goo day Dear Dr. Since yesterday, I have been feeling a blocked or vacuum sensation in my ear, and sounds seem lower or muffled compared to earlier. Please advise what should be done. Can I use ear wax drops for this concern? Thanks for your kind advice. Regards

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You will have to first get your ears examined If there is no wax, please avoid using wax drops ...  Read More

The kid is going for swimming class 4-5pm..got so much tan..not used any cream or powder till now..her skin is dry skin..what sun screen to use for her..is it good to use sunscreen for 6 years kid..

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the complete treatm ...  Read More

I have got blocked ears after a 3hr flight while also dealing with stuffy nose along with some frozen blood in mucus. Also while descending the flight, severe unbearable pain started near the left eyebrow. Please advise on the best treatment for this, Usually the blocked ears get open within hours but its taking more than 3days.

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Pls get full Ent examination including endoscopy of ear as there’s blockage of stuffiness in ear and nose during ascend and descend ...  Read More

I have been experiencing multiple symptoms over the past few weeks and would like a detailed evaluation and treatment plan. - I have urticaria (hives) for the past 1 month. It comes and goes and seems related to allergy. - I have sinusitis symptoms for the past 2 weeks, including: - Nasal blockage (both nostrils) - White mucus - Forehead pr

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Kindly take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

How to use Depister aha bha lotion ?? My dermat Prescribed Oxytan cream she said used at night Depiglow 500 for one month Suncros sunscreen before entering the pool My doc said not to use soap after swimming.. Use sunscreen after shower before entering the pool

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It is correctly advised . ...  Read More

Please suggest a spray or solution for ear block. I get frequent ear blocks after hair wash or exposure to cold air or sleeping in AC. I have vasomotor rhinitis and tendency to develop laryngitis

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Steam inhalation twice daily t Nasal spray Flomist 2 puff bd Do valsalva excercise two times daily It won’t be block ...  Read More

Please suggest if a nasal spray is useful for a blocked ear while flying. I travel frequently and have vasomotor rhinitis. I get frequent nasal congestion.

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Use chewing gum while on flight Also you can do valsalva Obviously steam is very helpful ...  Read More

Since few days having feeling of ears blocked sometimes and also occasionally have tinnitus.any advise pls

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If u have had a episode of cold then do steam inhalation and antihistamine with mucolytic for a week If chronic not settling need consultation ...  Read More

My ear is blocked due to cold since 1 day. No pain is there but feeling heavy in that area. Please suggest pain relief tablet .I am already using otrio-ac ear drops..please suggest alternate medication

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Stop ear drops ! Do steam inhalation and mucolytics ...  Read More

Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight

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use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 5 times a day for 7 days. get it cleared with ENT surgeon. Do not clean at home ...  Read More

I had cols since last 15 days. Nose blocked. I started with otrivin. Later my ears started to get blocked coz of wch I'm unable tp hear properly. I was asked to take wikoryl, Allegra. Later I was asked to start with solvin decongestant. Are these medications proper for the symptoms I have.

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No . Inappropriate treatment it is. Kindly consult for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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