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My doctor suggested steam inhale for ear infection and throat infection 10 minutes daily twice. I want to know what happens If I do more than that Or any serious side effects of overs team inhale?

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Doctor, can i inhale steam for long period ex: 6,7 months twice morning and evening 10 minutes. I am inhaling steam since October as ENT doctor prescribed for sore throat and blocked nose with few medicines. Still i face block nose issue in morning for some days that's why i am continuing steam inhale and also i feel inhaling steam good for looking

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Although steam inhalation has many benefits but it should be done carefully lest may cause scald burn, also don’t allow the steam in your eyes, keep eyes closed while inhaling steam, and dont keep ua ...  Read More

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How to do steam inhalation, what things we need to add in the hot water and to take steam inhalation.

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Boil about one litre of water in a wide mouth vessel.off the fuel, keep it on a table ,cover ur eyes,face and the vessel of steam water by a towel so that the steam does not escape away.,add few dro ...  Read More

Can I give steam inhalation to my son with zandu balm or vicks is it safe for the children please suggest me how can I give steam inhalation for children

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Can steam inhalation cause middle chest pain? or is steam inhalation taken to treat chest pain? kindly reply.

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No it doesnt cause chest pain And it is not used to treat chest pain by itself. For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid consultation. You can even consult directly via what sapp on ...  Read More

I do steam inhalation daily for 5 mins before doing nasya(putting oil in nose) Would steam inhalation aggrevate my dark circles ?

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Nasya karma is to instill medicated drops of ghee or oil through nostril. There are two type of nasya - Marsha, and pratimarsha nasya. Pratimarsha nasya can be done daily . Put 2 drops of cow ghee or ...  Read More

I got otitis media a week ago & have been using augmentin 625 duo along with Crocin. There was a wheatish discharge from the infected ear & later some water discharge happened after which the fullness in the ear got relieved. But today after a week, am again feeling fullness in the same infected ear & still continuing augmentin along with some stea

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You need a follow up with your ENT doctor to review the status & made relevant changes in therapy. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I would like to know if I can take Steam inhalation on daily basis (part of precaution) ? Does it have any negative effects on my health ?

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Yes steam inhalation is beneficial with no side effects ...  Read More

Can simple water steam inhalation is good for cough and muscus. Actually social media says steam inhalation damage lungs. I want a expert answer please reply doctor and how many times it takes or how long???

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U can take steam inhalation ...  Read More

Steam inhalation very hot directly from stove without offing stove continuously fro 45 days daily thrice is there any harm like infections or anything serious due to this as I inhaled very hot steam along with that gas fumes as I inhaled it directly without offing stove Done just due to fear of covid but no covid ...

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Very hot fumes are definitely not good for breathing tubes and lungs. Open a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription ...  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

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

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

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

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

After swimming my ears got blocked and its already 4th day, have impact on hearing and now pain in nerves around ears. Already using wax removal oil, but cant feel any change in situation!

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Kindly visit any ent physically they can clean ur ...  Read More

I recently had an infection, as the hrct report shows I have a small airways disease. And hrct film shows air tapping And I feel something stuck in my throat My doctor prescribed foracort inhaler 200.and montek lc and doxyphillin tablet and next Time in consultation I will my doctor to add for SABA and anticholinergic Should I take steam inhalat

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Hi. I understand your concern Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

When I block my left ear I hear a low ringing sound but I don't hear it if I don't block it with my finger or anything.i found it yesterday when I was sleeping with my left ear on the pillow. i dont hear any ringing sound in my right ear if I blocked it, only I hear it on my left ear .is it something serious?

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Doesn't sound serious. You can do audiogram n check ...  Read More

My 7yrs old daughter is always pulling her right ear saying "my ear is blocked. " Pls suggest any ear drops. She is not having any kind of discomfort or pain.

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She might have ear wax .. Get it cleared by an ent specialist ...  Read More

Is it ok to put hot water in teapot and suck steam from spout of teapot via mouth? And may be in betwee take up lid and do some with nose, but here asking about mouth inhalation of steam.

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I have breathing problems, sometimes breathing problem Increases , Should I take steam inhale on plain water or add zandu balm or add salt?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have ear blocks occurring frequently over the past 1 year. Sometimes I get pain too. Over the period of time the ear block clears but again I catch cold and the ear gets blocked again. I have taken antibiotics, allergy preventing medicines, frequent steam inhalation etc by consulting multiple doctors. But nothing is helping. Request advice for th

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During episode of URTI fluid can accumulate behind the ear drum and that can cause blocked ear sensation ...  Read More

I feel my ears are blocked how to clean my ears through ear buds or hydrogen peroxide or is there any other way?

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Ear block can be due to impacted wax, fungus, or fluid in middle ear Before putting any ear drops you should have a proper ent consultation to make the diagnosis and then take any treatment ...  Read More

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