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My ear is blocked since morning...so please tell me what I can do...is there any ear drops I can use

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Needs further evaluation.. It can wax or even eustachian tube block.. Kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon or online consultation ...  Read More

My left ear has been blocked for two to three days now and I have severe cold.

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use decongestant medicines for few da ...  Read More

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

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There was some amount of wax in my ear and beacause of that it was blocked left ear and now all the wax is out but still the ear is blocked. What medicines should i take? Please help me

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Consult an Qualified Audiologist around you and get your hearing tested (pure tone Audiometry+ Impedance audiometer) to get exact reason for ur problem Hope this helps Regards Vijay Kumar ...  Read More

My right ear is blocked since the past two days it goes open up sometimes. What can I do. Your advic

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Could be an allergic ear block due to a previous or existing airway inflammation Or Wax impaction ...  Read More

Ear blocking ,when i bow down my head i feel normal but once lifted up its blocked

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use anti Histamine medicines for few ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My left ear is feels blocked .no pain or irritation ,but blocked. Could you please help and advice.

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There are many reasons for blockage.. need more details ...  Read More

After cold my ear is blocked Very havey feel some pain also what can I do for this please advise

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There is a tube connecting nose to ear which equalizes pressure on either side of drum Gross inequality of pressure due to blockage of this tube results in severe earache Needs to be addressed earlies ...  Read More

Ear is blocked..so to clean ear I need some ear drops.Also plz tell me name of ear drops and how many times it is to be used.

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Ear blocking can occur because impacted wax inside your ear canal or eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem ...  Read More

Ear is blocked since 2 weeks after getting cold /running nose.can hear only with left ear and right still seems blocked. Please advice

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use decongestant medicines for few da ...  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

My nose gets blocked once I lie down.. can chronic sinusitis/allergic rhinitis causes memory problem? Is that is permanent?? Is there any cure?

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No it can not cause memory loss ...  Read More

My baby boy is 6 months old having runny nose and blocked nose and crying at night. Doctor given Ascoril Flu Drops medicine for 3 days three times a day but after giving this baby feel too much sleepy all time. Should i continue for 3 days?

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You can stop the medication if runny nose has improved ...  Read More

Repeated coughing and sore throat from last 2days with nose block. During coughing in spits cough is coming out

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello Doctor. My daughter is coughing a lot and seems like her chest is blocked. I am using Saline Nasal drops and giving her 5 drops each of Asthakind-P both in the morning and in evening. What else should I do? It becomes difficult for her to sleep at night because of the cough. Please help

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You need to take her for a physical examination,maybe she requires nebulizer,but that can be determined only after examination ...  Read More

Hello Doctors I have been suffering from Headache from time to time for the last few days. Now left ear is blocked and paining. Till day before yesterday it was in right ear. Got runny nose but it heals on its own. All these are recurring. I am sneezing also. I have a history of cold allergies. I do suffer due to this. Please advice something. I

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You might have some persistent or recurrent infections. I need more history from you. Please consult me via Practo ...  Read More

Hi Doc, I got in a fight unfortunately on 16th oct and was hit on the right side of the face. Since then I am feeling heaviness in the right ear like it's blocked. But there is no pain or any issue in hearing. Please suggest further course of action Thank you

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Go to ent fr endoscopy Do hearing evaluation Take steam inhalation Do valsalva man use twicely Take steroid prednisolone 30 mg bd ...  Read More

Are Magnetic nasal strips safe to use? Have been suffering from blocked nose and they seem to provide relief and good sleep.

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT External nasal-dilator strips (adhesive types) are safe and effective for mild nasal congestion — they widen nasal passages, improve airflow, and may enhance sl ...  Read More

Hello, I have had a cold for 2-3 days, there is a running nose, mild cough and an itchy throat. I am taking steam, doing gargles but everytime I chew I can feel the pain in my ear and know that it is blocked. Please suggest a good medication. Can I avoid antibiotics?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have told.and cough since 12 days and had met ENT doctor and our office Doctor. Took tablets running nose stopped Now mucus and ears blocked Taking Allerga tablet in morning and Montet LC in night along with Brozedez syrup. What is the remedy for unblocking ears

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Steam inhalation. There good chances you have eustachian tube dysfunction at present because of all the congestion Change your meal habit and avoid cold and citrus food and drinks Avoid blowing cheek ...  Read More

Hi all this is an issue I have been facing quite sometime.my ear gets blocked sometimes and there is also some irritation although quite rarely.I use soliwax ear drops whenever there is quite a blockage but otherwise there's no other problems.if anyone can suggest any other eardrop/ medicine?

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Ear blockage with occasional irritation is most commonly due to wax accumulation, minor canal irritation, or sometimes Eustachian tube dysfunction. You are alre ...  Read More

I had cold since the last 8-10 days and since the last 2 days my symptoms have improved a lot. My nose is now decongested. I had lost my smell and taste which is now back. However since the last 2 days my left ear is blocked. I have tried blowing with my nose closed but only my right ear pops. I tried massaging near my ear, yawning and various stuf

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It looks like you have developed eustachian tube dysfunction.take steam inhalation.if not improve consult with an ENT specialist for treatment. ...  Read More

Swelling or boil behind ear, possibly due to infection, cyst, or blocked gland. A swelling, blister, or boil behind the ear is a localized lump, raised area, or sore that may be: Red or skin-colored Painful or tender to touch Filled with fluid or pus Warm or itchy

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Urine retention around PVR .80 and Recurrent uti ...after taking alpha blocker have face swelling and URTI symptoms and stomach upset ...this can be taken long term?? If dizziness happens this can be taken TTS OR MWF or alternate days ??? Prostate size less than 22cc if medicine to reduce prostate is taken is ok ??for this size

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Alpha blockers cannot be taken for long term , if u have side effects or if u r taking other meds which can react with it ...  Read More

Do ENT doctors sometimes use afrin nose spray in the ear Off label? I had a doctor put it in my ear and was wondering if it was safe.

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If u have any discomfort in the ear, consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

An ENT put afrin nose spray in my ear. I have a perforated ear drum is that normal or can it cause damage to my inner ear?

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Sir you can contact near by doctor for check up ...  Read More

Hi Wife has got a nose block and Head ache but no fever or cold. She is getting treatment for pregnancy and today is ovulation day as per doctor. Doctor had given Wikoryl and montec lc to take for 5 days but no effect still it is same and getting more severe. Also she is taking progynova 2 mg and folmet. Let us know what to be done or which tab

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Take steam inhalation twice a day . It seems like sinusitis, get an X-ray PNS and consult an ENT surgeon ...  Read More

Can cough or mucus get accumulated behind the ear drum, resulting in the blocking of ear, that's what I have been told by an ent specialist and I'm taking medicine to remove these mucus and steam inhalation

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Yes it can get accumulated. If it’s chronic then u need to get myringotomy done for it. ...  Read More

Right ear seems to be blocked after using earphones. No pain is observed but ear appears to be blocked.

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Check the ear for impacted wax ...  Read More

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