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Recently 30 days back I had left side vertigo along with left ear blockage, low frequency hearing loss in left ear, mild tinitus & echoing of voices in the left ear along with left eye blurry vision. Now after taking medication , ear block has been opened, heavy ear is gone , vertigo is also not there but after one month of medication also my m

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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

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My right ear is blocked for about a week now. I had cold and was cleaning my ear after which it got blocked. I've put ear drops but it still hasn't opened up. I still have bit of a cold. How long will it take to open up? Should I go to a doctor?

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Tab sinarest Tab mkntIr lc No drops ...  Read More

I have been having ear blocking problem since from 4 days. after pulling my ear down it will gives some sound like tup and opened my blocked ear and after Few seconds again blocking.

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As per your description you might have impacted wax..put wax softening ear drop thrice a day for at least 5 days.. visit an ENT specialist for wax removal.. don't try to remove it.. ...  Read More

I felt ear is blocked put drops but still it is same.. Feeling restless. How to open the block-.. Please help

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Steam inhalation will help you ...  Read More

Hello, Every morning for the last 4-5 days, my right ear is blocked when I wake up but is fine for the rest of the day. Little movement in jaw and the ear opens a bit just like the ear gets blocked when in airplane. Anything serious? Regards

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You might be having impacted wax ...  Read More

Left ear seems to be infected. It's totally blocked. If I close my nose & blow through it will open for a moment, but gets blocked once again. What's the cure

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Kindly Consult Detail history is required ...  Read More

Blocked right ear. With considerable pain, sometime pain reaches entire right portion of head. When in upright position it seems to be blocked and while lying down seems to be open. Please suggest some medicine or remedial

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Get your ear examined once, meanwhile take tab. Sinarest twice a day for 3 days. Steam inhalation ...  Read More

My ear is blocked since last 2 days. There was liquid discharge before that and also I had cold. So got infected in throat and ear. Now discharge has stopped. But the only thing is my ear is blocked. Please can someone suggest what can I use to open the ear.

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It may be blocked with the discharge that you had hence you may need a cleaning of the ear. It would be better to visit an ENT ...  Read More

I am suffering from cold and tonsils since 1 week and I also felt my ears are blocked and I am not able to listen properly. Plz tell me what to do to open my ears

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You seem to be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, anti cold medicines, cough syrups ...  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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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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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

A cold that developed 3 months back had blocked the right ear. cold was treated but ear is yet to open, it is still blocked. Had a throat infection which was treated with antibiotics. Got ear pain2 months back and tool 5 day antibiotic course. Felt better but today again having ear pain..

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It will be better to get an otoscopic evaluation of the ear first Kindly consult For now use warm salt water gargles thrice daily after meals ...  Read More

Can anybody tell is my fellopian tubes open or not? Can anybody tell by seeing the x ray? I can see spillage

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Blocked Go for Diagnostic hysterscopy for confirmation ...  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

Is it possible to know weather fellopian tubes are blocked or not in hysteroscopy and is it possible to to open tubes in hysteroscopy? Before ivf my hysteroscopy was done everything was normal but in report no mention of fellopian tubes.why so? Why they didn't open my tubes? Is only through laproscopy tubes can be opened? After laproscopy when to t

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So best is to do diagnostic laproscopy and hysteroscopy for confirmation of block All blocked tubes cannot be treated with Hysterscopic cannulation Connect for detailed explanation ...  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

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

Severe ear pain it's like pulsating in the ear every time I couldn't open my mouth wide open so please so something for this to heal

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It can be due to TMJ disorder ...  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

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

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