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When I was a baby i had ear tubes put in my ears. Since then i still get a ton of ear infections and the original tubes are still in. (21 years) I recently had an infection so bad that it ruptured my ear drum. What should i do about my tubes? Is it normal for them to be in there that long?

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Tubes fall off usually with in few months.If there is rupture of ear drum it needs repair/surgery. ...  Read More

My baby is 1.5 year old, she was born with cleft palate which we operated, she had her first set of ear tubes at 6 months old which fell out at 1 year old,doctor checked her ears for infection using tympanometry and recommended another set of ear tubes, now that her cleft is operated,do we need another set of tubes, will the repeated ear tubes cau

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Ear tubes usually fall off on its own within six months. In children with cleft palate, there is a higher tendency for ear infections and fluid collection behind the ear drum, which is why ventilation ...  Read More

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My both ears got clogged during a flight landing on Thursday (suffering from cold at that time). Had visited an ENT for the same and was prescribed antibiotics and Anti allergic along with stream and Otrinoz and Flutiflo. However the ear tubes have not yet opened. Is this the only treatment or a faster/safer treatment like suction possible in thi

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Always ears are clogged and I have to force the air out of nostril for a normal breath. Feel nostrils are clogged with sticky elements always. I had to close the nostrils and breath out to get my ears to hear clearly.. Sometimes, when I catch cold, I feel a the ears are more open when do this nostril closed breathing out. FYI, right ear hearing is

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This could be eustachian tube blockage secondary to allergic rhinitis or sinusitis ...  Read More

Ear discharge from last 10 days after cold. No pain. And there is a whole in my ear from last 15 years.

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You need to take antibiotics for control of discharge. Rest put topical ear drops like moxifloxacin. Take online consult for further detailed evaluation and management. ...  Read More

I have ear discharge from both the ears always. I have undergone tympanoplasty surgery but it is of no use. I do have mixed hearing loss in both my ears.

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Have you tried homoeo for the same ? Of you can explain me complete symptoms i can help you with prognosis of your issue ...  Read More

A discharge from my one year happening from childhood. It is stopped for sometimes and again start to discharge as white material. Now I am less listening to this ear as compare to my other ear because other ear is perfect. Suggest me regarding this.

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You need to meet an ENT Surgeon to get your ears examined and treated appropriately, before the situation leads to permanent deafness due to nerve damage. ...  Read More

I've been affected by ear discharge. weekly one or two days my ear got discharge wit some fluid but its not paining. now while cleaning ear i found a little bit of blood also.please suggest me an solution for this problem

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Hi The ear discharge may be a result of an ear infection. Please see a ENT Specialist for further evaluation and management. In case of further doubts, please feel free to write back to me. Regards D ...  Read More

Sir, i am suffering from ear discharge (pus) since childhood i've taken many antibiotics but no use

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Since the problem is from childhood you must be having a perforation in your ear drum. It might need surgery only then it will be resolved. ...  Read More

I have a problem of ear discharge have that time I taking medicine that time relief when I no taken medicine then problem same.

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You seem to be suffering from chronic otitis media which is a common type of chronic middle ear infection. You may need to take antibiotics during episodes of ear discharge. Permanent treatment is sur ...  Read More

I m facing estachian tube dysfunction since 1 month i have a popping sound coming from my ears while any movement or eating or swallowing or sometimes muffled hearing can u plz prescribed me some medicine and also home remedies both plz

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Steam Inhalation For 10 minutes Two times a day ...  Read More

From 5 days my ear is full and some discharge is coming out from my ear and some pressure like sound is in my ear and ear pain is also there accuuatly i have visited to the doctor s also but after 2 ,3 months I face the same problem

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Do steam inhalation and do Valsalva Visit nearby ENT so they can examine and explain treatment properly ...  Read More

Can I get solution for Eustachian tube dysfunction Un Ayurveda? I did eartube surgery once but it's failure. Now doctors saying I have to go for two surgeries. Ear tube and surgery for Eustachian tube. But doctors not giving guarantee.. I'm very much depressed. Dont know what to do next

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Firstly you need to get yourself evaluated properly for ETD. Secondly, nowadays we used to dilate ET and give relief to your ETD and grommet is not required in such cases. Even Ayurveda i guess cann ...  Read More

I am experiencing continuous discharge from my left ear from last 3 years, i have consulted 2 to 3 doctor's and followed instruction given by them and taken all the medicines on time also used multiple ear drops, taken Amoxicillin huge number of time still it's not benefiting me. My ear hardly dry for 4 to 5 days and then continue to discharge. Al

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If there is repeated discharge then surgery is the only option, but has to be done during inactive infection that is when there is no discharge After surgery it’s very essential for you to take care ...  Read More

I am suffering from eustachian tube blockage from last 1.5 years. It was first diagnosed 6 months after the problem started doctor said I eustachian tube is unable to make negative pressure and that was mild. I had no fluid. 3 months after the spray and valsalva ear drum started to move but then I got boils in mouth. Freaking out with that I went t

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As the grommet has now done the purpose you can get it removed by a specialist Use nasal spray and you can do valsalva after consulting the doctor after getting your ear drum examined ...  Read More

I am a 20-year-old female. For the last 20–25 days, I had smelly discharge from my right ear. There was no pain or hearing loss. Recently, the discharge reduced, but yesterday I noticed a small amount of blood coming out. Today also a little thick blood came out once, mostly after waking up. Now it feels mostly dry. There is no pain, but some

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Advised fr further endoscopic examination Do put saline nasal drops in nose follow by steam inhalation twicely ...  Read More

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 d

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Yes possible with eustachian tube block or otitis media with effusion. ...  Read More

Ear clogged and discharge liquid in both ears I use stugeron plus tablets And decongest medicine but not relief Ear exercises is helpful But problem not solved Neck stiffness Motion problem Vision problems ?

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You maybe having perforation in your eardrum as you have active ear discharge. Get it checked with an ent specialist who will look with an otoscope and you can take antibiotic course till then ...  Read More

Since 1 week I am having ear discharge, pain am using clotrimazole lignocaine hydrochloride solution, taking Azithromycin 500 mg since 3 days but no use am attaching pic for reference plz help me doctor

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Need physical examination and aural packing if required. ...  Read More

After being in Ac my ear gets Full, behind the nose feels irritation, ear discharges fluid thick whitish mild pain

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Valid direct jets of AC and looks like you might have lost nasal drip. Try drinking warm water and avoid cold and citrus food and drinks. ...  Read More

Ear canal swollen shut since 2 days No other problem like pain , headache, and ear discharge. Please tell the treatment plan.

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Are u a frequent swimmer? Needs to see the ear canal to assess the pathology for further treatment Looks like benign disease ...  Read More

Hey recently I posted a question about Eustachian tube balloon dilation. Now after using meds I can say that my right ear doesn't squeak anymore only my ear gets Full after sleeping on the hands

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continue spray for 2 months. steam inhalation 2 Times a day. valsalva maneuver 10-15 times a day. ...  Read More

What is the cost of Eustachian tube balloon dilation surgery for both ears and what are the complications after surgery?

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Around 50k depending on city. pain, bleeding, infection are some minor side effects. ...  Read More

Few day ego going swminng pool then fever and ear pain i saw doctor he removed vax after Ear discharge fresh water in children little hole in eardrum second opinion ent doctor say not to much worry its heel own he take 7 dayes antibiotic problem is solved but today 2 time fresh water discharge in left ear with out pain i google google se csf otorrh

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Complete the course as advised by your doctor and review physically to check the ear. ...  Read More

I’m a 34 year-old male with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for over 2 months. I have ear fullness, fogginess, pressure, and imbalance. Prednisolone helped a little, but symptoms returned. Also tried Mucinac, Cinnarizine, nasal spray, and steam but nothing seems working a lot of up and down.

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Cause need to be identified for Eustacian tube dysfunction…. Sometimes not necessarily there will be a cause!! Do you have post nasal drip?? ...  Read More

I got fever last august after that in september i got constant ear clogged and heaviness feeling with no ear drum moving in left ear. Doctor said after tests that ita eustachian tube dyfunction grade one without fluid. I took medication,nasal steroid,oral steroid,antibiotic and many more. Symtpoms dint improve. With steam and gargle it moved but bo

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I had tympinoplasty type I on 26th march 2025. I am told to keep the cotton in the left ear. When i wake up in morning and change the cotton, i see some yellow liquid on the cotton. Please help. Doctor saying its normal. But i dont feel good about it.

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I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat, MS ENT. As you mentioned, you underwent a Type I Tympanoplasty on 26th March 2025, which makes it 22 days post-surgery today. Regarding the yellowish discharge you’ve ob ...  Read More

What is tube test? When should take this test? I have already conceived and aborted because of lack of growth. Is there any need to take this test?

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Tube test is HSG ...  Read More

Last two days suffering from ear pain with discharge from right ear consulted ent doctor took antibiotics for two days no improvement still discharge is there and I am 6 weeks pregnant

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U need to continue antibiotics for 5 days in total. Use ear antibiotics drops if possible because it will give you local effect that is more effective along with oral antibiotics. Do you suffer from ...  Read More

I had throat infection 2 weeks back, due to not taking medicine eustachian tube had blocked and pain in ear then relieved on medication in 1 day I can feel eustachian tube freed But tinnitus started then and Not releaving on medication ambroxol and levocetrizine since 13 days Still some fluid is stuck in middle ear not increasing nor decreasing

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Take decongestant drop folllow by steam inhaltion Twice daily Steriods prednisolone 20 mg twice Pan d 40 od Montair lc Antibiotic 5 days U get relived with steam n drops Sometime tinnitus occur due ...  Read More

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