First had cold. Now earache. Low hearing

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Asked for Male, 54 Years

Cold lasted one week. Afterwards left ear has weak hearing and sometimes hurting. Ear problem has lasted three weeks. Recently, have been hearing popping sounds in effected ear when move about. Q1. What do I have? Q 2. How long will this last? Q 3. Why no popping sounds for two weeks and then suddenly have popping sounds? Q4. How to cure?

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Mr. Ashutosh Dubey Speech Therapist 17 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Mr. Ashutosh Dubey

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It's all due to middle ear infection. You N. Ed to do few test which is Audiometry and impedance audiometry . After that you need proper medical support or surgical procedure?

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