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I have a plugged ear for the past 5 days due to cold. Cold is almost cured, but ear is still plugged. How to get rid of it?

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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

My ear was plugged due to a cold. The cold is gone, but the ear is still plugged. How can it be cured?

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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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I have plugged ears for more than 4 days should i consult ENT Specialist. Is it because of infection.

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Come down to my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar if you are in the vicinity. Let me examine you and do the needful. ...  Read More

I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? Is it effective ?

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Yes you can use it ...  Read More

I haven't used an ear plug before, Yesterday I bought a Reusable Rubber Earplug. Is it fine to use it for Meditation Everyday? Or since I am a beginner I should go for foam ear plugs?

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Y d need to use ear plugs for meditation? ...  Read More

My right ear is plugged from last 2 days. First I thought it to be very normal, and thought that it will get fine on its own. But now I am not able to hear properly from that ear. I have done valsalva maneuver but it is also not helping. Kindly suggest something.

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It can be wax also or it can be middle ear fluid... Need to evaluate the same ...  Read More

I have my ear plugged because of the cold. I have taken medicine for cold and it seems to be getting better now. But the left ear is still plugged partially .

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You need to meet an ENT Specialist. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, my mom age 54 is experiencing plugged and heaviness ear on her left ear. One month back she had a high BP for 3 days with severe headache. The BP was around 180-120. It went all after 3 days. She did have cold later on for few days. So yes it has been a month she's experiencing this. Kindly give some solution, thank you.

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Might be Wax, SNHL, ASOM. Get ears examined by nearby ENT specialist and audiometry ...  Read More

From 2 days my right ear without any reason got blocked. After consultation by ENT specialist. Excessive wax was found through otoscopy on both ears. Paradichlorobenzene & Benzocaine ear drops were recommended with 4 times, 4 drops on each ear a day dosage. as soon as i inserted drops on my right ear, it further got plugged & today my left ear as w

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You seem to be suffering from impacted wax inside your ear canal. Usually in cases of hard wax software used for few days and wax is removed later either by suctioning or syringing. You need to consul ...  Read More

After 3-4 days of cold, symptoms reduced. However suddenly left ear went plugged like(4.00 pm 16.09.2022). after some time severe pain started (7.00pm). went to health centre and took medicine. pain reduced by (3.30 am 17.09.2022) but that plugged feel is still there. Anti biotic course is about to complete within 2 days. but no change in plugged f

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Need to take antihistamines to treat it ...  Read More

Hello, My right ear got plugged after a bad cold a few days back. At first it wasn't very problematic, but now it's been a week and it's extremely uncomfortable with muffled hearing in the right ear. There's no pain, no discharge, no cough, no cold, no ringing nothing else other than the plugged ear. Yesterday, i visited a gen phy who gave me an

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Please visit an ENT specialist to rule out fluid behind the ear ...  Read More

I am suffering from very severe headache and ear pain when sleep , Ct scan PNS done , brain MRI done Audiometry normal, impedance audiometry normal, Should I do nasal endoscopy??

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Do you have any nasal symptoms? Ear blockage? Or nasal blockage? Any allergic issues? Running nose or frequent sneezing? Many times frequent cold may be associated with these types of symptoms lik ...  Read More

I cannot tolerate most of the sounds, washing machines, weddings in the neighbourhood, humming sounds, loud & high pitched sounds. I wanted a very comfortable option to block out these sounds and cannot depend on anc headphones as it's not possible to sleep with them. My question: Do ENT doctors also specialise in providing custom fitted earpl

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No please check for noise reducing ear plugs online ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I had this painful bump on my ear from 3 days. It's very painful when I touch it even when I plug in my ear buds also it's painful. Attaching pics for reference. Thanks and Regards.

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Hi 38weeks pregnant today morning mucous plug with brownish tissue came jelly like structure should I wait till for natural pain??

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Connect plz ...  Read More

Am at my 35 weeks 2 days pregnancy with twins. I lost mucus plug today at 10.30p.m. it was jelly like thing with some brown strings. Should I get admitted? Baby is still making movements. Plz help

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Connect please ...  Read More

My nerves are very sensitive and any cold air including fan affects me during winter during sleep. I usually stuff cotton but it falls away. Any suggestions on what could be best and safest ear protection from cold air?

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Wear some muffler ...  Read More

My son, stays in hostel and shares room with three other boys. He is not being able to sleep properly, as the other boys, make a lot of noise, even after midnight. He, mostly, has no other choice to change the room. He wants to use earplugs. My question is whether he can use ear plugs. Are they really effective in noise cancellation? Are they saf

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It's safe ...  Read More

My niece is diagnosed with meconium plug since birth He is born on 16th Oct 2023. Please tell me the treatment procedure

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Need to consult pediatrics surgeon ...  Read More

I am 34years old..I have been suffering from cold and cough since past few days..now along with cough and cold I am having heaviness in my head..and sound is coming from my ears..left ear is not open fully feeling very uncomfortable...kindly suggest any remedy..

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Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online with me ...  Read More

I'm 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant last week I had a mucus plug discharge which lasts for two days today I'm again facing same thing is this sign of labor.

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Connect please ...  Read More

I'm 37 week pregnant and my due date is on 23 rd oct today I'm having clear mucus plug discharge once is it normal or it is sign of labor.

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It's normal. ...  Read More

I am staying in Hostel and my roommate calls his gf every night and i get lil bit sleep disturbance. So i had learnt about silicon earplugs in google . Where can i get it in the market or in which store instead of online purchase?

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had some discharge few days back... I dont know whether it is discharge or mucus plug... If it is mucus plug can it regenerate as i have heard that bit can regenerate again...is it really so..

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I don't have cold, flu, fever, but sometimes I feel pressure on my left ear, I dont have any ear pain or discharge. What can be the reason and what is the remedy? Thanks

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Might be Eustachian tube dysfunction. Do u feel nasal obstruction often? ...  Read More

I m having train like sound comming in my ear every time from last 4 or 5 days.. Sometime pitch is in low and sometime in high I had my ear checked by an ent doctor n it's okay.. . N also I m having n taking jolcalm 10 mg per day for sleep.. I want to get rid of this problem through the help of ayurveda.. Please connect with me someone n what to do

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As per ur symptoms it's going towards tinnitus it can be easily cured by the Ayurveda medications and some do and don't ...  Read More

My 8month old swallowed a soft silicone plug of the earphone..he is able to breath well and is able to coo make noises. I m really scared please help

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Please take your child to a hospital now so that he/she can be checked out by a Pediatrician and any other doctors required. Take care! ...  Read More

My baby is 4 month old. Baby touching ears during sleep and feed. He touches his right ear only sometimes . especially before sleeping and feed.what could be the reason.?? Else hes doing fine. Also rubs face , eyes lot when sleepy

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Check if his ear has lots of wax or other problems . No need to worry if he is not crying. These are normal activities usually ...  Read More

Hello i m 37 week 1 day pregnant and got strange discharge. Pls help fast should i rush to doctors? does this look like muscus plug??

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Go to a hospital ...  Read More

My left ear gets blocked sometimes, it's usually when I wake up after a sleep. It feels like air is stuck in my ear and it's unable to pass through. I do not suffer from common cold or any other problem. Whenever I press my ear tragus, it gives a pop sound in my ear but it gets block again

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Detailed history needed,take montair lc tab for now ...  Read More

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