Ear pressure

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Ear pressure

Asked for Male, 22 Years

Had a congested ear for the past week. Tried antibiotics for about 5 days. No relief. Haven’t had any pain just feels like it’s closed up.

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You can get a tympanometry test done. It ll confirm the blockage source aswell as some patients get relief during the test itself. Your doctor may give you some manuever to release the pressure once it's confirmed

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use decongestant medicines for few days for faster recovery

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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