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When I was a baby i had ear tubes put in my ears. Since then i still get a ton of ear infections and the original tubes are still in. (21 years) I recently had an infection so bad that it ruptured my ear drum. What should i do about my tubes? Is it normal for them to be in there that long?

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Tubes fall off usually with in few months.If there is rupture of ear drum it needs repair/surgery. ...  Read More

My baby is 1.5 year old, she was born with cleft palate which we operated, she had her first set of ear tubes at 6 months old which fell out at 1 year old,doctor checked her ears for infection using tympanometry and recommended another set of ear tubes, now that her cleft is operated,do we need another set of tubes, will the repeated ear tubes cau

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Ear tubes usually fall off on its own within six months. In children with cleft palate, there is a higher tendency for ear infections and fluid collection behind the ear drum, which is why ventilation ...  Read More

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My both ears got clogged during a flight landing on Thursday (suffering from cold at that time). Had visited an ENT for the same and was prescribed antibiotics and Anti allergic along with stream and Otrinoz and Flutiflo. However the ear tubes have not yet opened. Is this the only treatment or a faster/safer treatment like suction possible in thi

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Always ears are clogged and I have to force the air out of nostril for a normal breath. Feel nostrils are clogged with sticky elements always. I had to close the nostrils and breath out to get my ears to hear clearly.. Sometimes, when I catch cold, I feel a the ears are more open when do this nostril closed breathing out. FYI, right ear hearing is

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This could be eustachian tube blockage secondary to allergic rhinitis or sinusitis ...  Read More

Ear discharge from last 10 days after cold. No pain. And there is a whole in my ear from last 15 years.

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You need to take antibiotics for control of discharge. Rest put topical ear drops like moxifloxacin. Take online consult for further detailed evaluation and management. ...  Read More

I have ear discharge from both the ears always. I have undergone tympanoplasty surgery but it is of no use. I do have mixed hearing loss in both my ears.

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Have you tried homoeo for the same ? Of you can explain me complete symptoms i can help you with prognosis of your issue ...  Read More

I've been affected by ear discharge. weekly one or two days my ear got discharge wit some fluid but its not paining. now while cleaning ear i found a little bit of blood also.please suggest me an solution for this problem

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Hi The ear discharge may be a result of an ear infection. Please see a ENT Specialist for further evaluation and management. In case of further doubts, please feel free to write back to me. Regards D ...  Read More

A discharge from my one year happening from childhood. It is stopped for sometimes and again start to discharge as white material. Now I am less listening to this ear as compare to my other ear because other ear is perfect. Suggest me regarding this.

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You need to meet an ENT Surgeon to get your ears examined and treated appropriately, before the situation leads to permanent deafness due to nerve damage. ...  Read More

My left ear has been congested for 5 days and making hearing problem. Also I have been having ear discharge for three days. Can I clear my ear with shringe at home? What would you offer for my problems?

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Congestion could be due to infection in the middle ear. It's recommended to consult an ENT at the earliest. Self syringing of home remixes have secondary complication try avoiding them and consult spe ...  Read More

What does it mean. I often have smelly discharge from the ear. My ear feel blocked all the time and its a recurring issue

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It could be a simple ear infection to even CSOM or even a eustachian tube block or even wax ...  Read More

Ear clogged and discharge liquid in both ears I use stugeron plus tablets And decongest medicine but not relief Ear exercises is helpful But problem not solved Neck stiffness Motion problem Vision problems ?

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You maybe having perforation in your eardrum as you have active ear discharge. Get it checked with an ent specialist who will look with an otoscope and you can take antibiotic course till then ...  Read More

Since 1 week I am having ear discharge, pain am using clotrimazole lignocaine hydrochloride solution, taking Azithromycin 500 mg since 3 days but no use am attaching pic for reference plz help me doctor

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Need physical examination and aural packing if required. ...  Read More

After being in Ac my ear gets Full, behind the nose feels irritation, ear discharges fluid thick whitish mild pain

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Valid direct jets of AC and looks like you might have lost nasal drip. Try drinking warm water and avoid cold and citrus food and drinks. ...  Read More

Ear canal swollen shut since 2 days No other problem like pain , headache, and ear discharge. Please tell the treatment plan.

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Are u a frequent swimmer? Needs to see the ear canal to assess the pathology for further treatment Looks like benign disease ...  Read More

Hey recently I posted a question about Eustachian tube balloon dilation. Now after using meds I can say that my right ear doesn't squeak anymore only my ear gets Full after sleeping on the hands

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continue spray for 2 months. steam inhalation 2 Times a day. valsalva maneuver 10-15 times a day. ...  Read More

What is the cost of Eustachian tube balloon dilation surgery for both ears and what are the complications after surgery?

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Around 50k depending on city. pain, bleeding, infection are some minor side effects. ...  Read More

Few day ego going swminng pool then fever and ear pain i saw doctor he removed vax after Ear discharge fresh water in children little hole in eardrum second opinion ent doctor say not to much worry its heel own he take 7 dayes antibiotic problem is solved but today 2 time fresh water discharge in left ear with out pain i google google se csf otorrh

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It's not csf otorrhea. do not let water to go inside the ear. complete course of medicine. wait for atleast 6 weeks. Do not google ...  Read More

I’m a 34 year-old male with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for over 2 months. I have ear fullness, fogginess, pressure, and imbalance. Prednisolone helped a little, but symptoms returned. Also tried Mucinac, Cinnarizine, nasal spray, and steam but nothing seems working a lot of up and down.

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Cause need to be identified for Eustacian tube dysfunction…. Sometimes not necessarily there will be a cause!! Do you have post nasal drip?? ...  Read More

I got fever last august after that in september i got constant ear clogged and heaviness feeling with no ear drum moving in left ear. Doctor said after tests that ita eustachian tube dyfunction grade one without fluid. I took medication,nasal steroid,oral steroid,antibiotic and many more. Symtpoms dint improve. With steam and gargle it moved but bo

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Please get done CT scan of nose and para nasal sinus. Pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry. ...  Read More

I had tympinoplasty type I on 26th march 2025. I am told to keep the cotton in the left ear. When i wake up in morning and change the cotton, i see some yellow liquid on the cotton. Please help. Doctor saying its normal. But i dont feel good about it.

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It could be gel foam. Nothing to worry about. keep ear dry. ciplox ear drops 2 drops three times a day for 5 days ...  Read More

What is tube test? When should take this test? I have already conceived and aborted because of lack of growth. Is there any need to take this test?

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Tube test is HSG ...  Read More

Last two days suffering from ear pain with discharge from right ear consulted ent doctor took antibiotics for two days no improvement still discharge is there and I am 6 weeks pregnant

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U need to continue antibiotics for 5 days in total. Use ear antibiotics drops if possible because it will give you local effect that is more effective along with oral antibiotics. Do you suffer from ...  Read More

I had throat infection 2 weeks back, due to not taking medicine eustachian tube had blocked and pain in ear then relieved on medication in 1 day I can feel eustachian tube freed But tinnitus started then and Not releaving on medication ambroxol and levocetrizine since 13 days Still some fluid is stuck in middle ear not increasing nor decreasing

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Get audiometry test and impedance test done ...  Read More

I have been suffering from it for a long time. Feels congestion in my ear and it hurts too. I tried everything meds antihistamine anti-inflammatory etcs and also nasal spray for months but it's not working. I want to know what would be the approximate cost of a balloon dilation surgery and myringotomy ear tube? Please tell me the range of cost.

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Depends on city Somehere 40-50k ...  Read More

My baby is 9 mnth old he had ear pain 10days back we went to dr she gave dewax drops for 3 days pain subsided after a week there is yellow discharge she gave antibiotics nocold drops again after 2 days there is black discharge from ear she gave candid drops .what is the problem shall we see a ent dr when will my child feel better

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Yes please consult an ENT Specialist ...  Read More

I got in hsg..one tube blocked...all says..one can conceive by only one tube too...than why I am unable to conceive..what could possible reason

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Connect ...  Read More

I have small perforation and it has ear discharge again and again and some time it hurts and some time only it has itching and now my other ear is paining and has discharge what to do

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First dry the ear with medicine after that plan for surgery. ...  Read More

Diagnosed with csom.2 day back..so on oral antibiotics cefuroxime 500bd.. can someone tell me after taking antibiotics..my ear is started discharging with white fluid..is this normal?

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Need to know detail history about the condition. After that can help you better ...  Read More

Today in HSG both my tubes came out to be blocked what should i do now? I am 36 already and other things are normal

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi, can anyone suggest diagnostic center in kolkata where I can get my fallopian tube test done? Thank you in advance!

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You can Google ...  Read More

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