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Pain in right ear
I recently travelled from a high-altitude area (~10,000 ft) to lower altitude (Shoja → Aut → Mandi → Delhi) while having mild cold symptoms. During descent, I developed pain in my right ear along with a feeling of blockage and mildly reduced hearing. The pain increases when I move my head. There is no ear discharge, no fever, no dizziness or vertigo, and hearing loss is not sudden or severe. Symptoms started during travel and are ongoing. Seeking ENT evaluation for possible ear barotrauma / Eustachian tube blockage.
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Yes possible with eustachian tube block or otitis media with effusion.
Next Steps
not to travel by flight
take ENT consultation
by the time can start antihistamine and steroid nasal spray and Decongestant nose drops.
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steam inhalation can do
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Since there was a preceding URI, suggested taking antihistamines pain killers and steam inhalation
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ENT consultation to have ear checked
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
NCCT PNS
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