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Blocked ear
I had a throat infection which eventually led to watery nasal discharge and ear pain. I had ear pain for 2 days a week ago. Since then I don't have war pain but my ear feels blocked . I can't seem to pop my ear no matter what. I still have an ever so slightly watery nose.
It's been over a week, I can't pop my ear open. It feels blocked ( no wax in ear )
Please help.
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Need to see inside the ear to make a correct diagnosis. Can be wax ( don't know how I ruled it out). Another possibility is fluid in the middle ear. I strongly suggest an examination. Treatment varies.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
It might be due to eustachian tube dysfunction
Or allergic cause or serous otitis media or wax
Next Steps
Kindly take consult and take steam inhalation
Health Tips
Kindly donot sniff nasal secretions
Kindly avoid usage of ear buds
Kindly chew properly before swallowing
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Dr. Hiral Shah
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Vadodara
Could be due to cold-blocked eustatian tube
Next Steps
Consult ent
Health Tips
Steam inhalation
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Dr. Deepeshkumar Maurya
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Throat infection will affect your ET tube and leads to block sensation.if not resolved with medication,you need to undergo nasal endoscopy to rule out various other causes of Ear block sensation.
Next Steps
Steam inhalation
Health Tips
Don't delay the OPD visit for examinations , it can lead to impaired hearing.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
May be due to eustachian tube dysfunction.
Next Steps
xylomist nose drop 2 drops 3 times a day
Tablet Allegra M at night for 5 days
Health Tips
steam inhalation
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Dr. Mohd Salman Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Shahjahanpur
Your ear is blocked due to upper respiratory tract infection that causes eustachian tube dysfunctioning. And your eardrum is going to be retracted
Next Steps
consult ent opinion for your reference
Health Tips
avoid cold stuff antibiotics nasal drop and decongestant
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