Can anybody recommend any exercises or medication?
Please help...
2006-09-13 23:41:45 · 9 answers · asked by lil nee 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Because the Eustachian tube is not accessible given its position.... see the diagram...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ear-anatomy-text-small.png
you can't actually get to it yourself so if its blocked as your doctor says it is this may make you feel dizzy, result in some hearing loss and your ear might be sore or itchy.
If it doesn't clear up of its own accord in a few days, go back to your doctor as there may be an underlying infection which may need anti-biotics to cure.
Good luck.
2006-09-13 23:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by stepfordswiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common cause is because of a build up of mucus behind the ear drum. at the back of the nose isa tube which connects to the ear. This is called the eustachian tube and if you suffer a cold or have an allergy that causes your nose to be stuffy or blocked the mucus sometimes travels down the eustachian tube and you end up with an ear that feels like you're hearing through cotton wool. The easiest way to clear this is not syringing as this does not get to the mucus because the drum is in the way, but to take steam inhalations with "olbas Oil" You put a few drops no more than 3 into a bowl of boiling water put a towel over your head and sniff the steam. you need to do this 2-3 times aday.Your nose should start to clear pretty quickly. You could also try a decongestant such as sudafed tablets. These are available over the counter at the chemist. It does take some time to clear though up to 2 weeks. It would get better on its own in about 6 weeks if left. If none of this works then I would go back to your GP. If you get any earache in th meantime you should revisit yopur Dr as you may have developed an infection.
2006-09-14 12:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should find out the reason why is Eustachian tube blocked. I had the same few times. Once because of inflammation of middle ear, other due to sinuses problems.
I took antibiotics and Actifed or some similar drugs and it was OK after few days.
2006-09-14 07:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by vesvol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about asking your doctor?
Go here for general information
http://www.houseearclinic.com/eustachiantube.htm
And remember, never stick anything smaller than your elbow in your ear!
2006-09-14 06:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ring / visit your local hospital's ENT department speak to the sister or one of the charge nurses they will be able to help they will have dealt with this many times
2006-09-16 10:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by mini the prophet of fubar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose, it's better to ask your doc instead us. She/He is able to help you,we're not!!!
2006-09-14 06:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by montanus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them syringed by ur doc
2006-09-14 06:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't you get gromits (sp?) or something? or am i just making this up. mayb i have the wrong thing. you should probably ask your doc and see wat they say
2006-09-14 09:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Sirena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your doctor should have advised you on treatment.
2006-09-15 02:07:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋