I've had the flu since last tuesday and now my ear is kind of blocked. I can't hear much of out of it. Like when I put my MP3 player on, I can hear more sound in my other ear. I have been using ear drops but since they didn't work, I stopped. Is this normal, do you think i will feel the relief of it opening? I'm going back to school tomorrow and I can't cope with this!!
2007-01-06 20:30:37 · 11 answers · asked by I am nice.... 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Could be your flu left you with fluid in your ears, possibly even an ear infection. I had this during the summer.
It was annoying horribly. Get it checked, the sooner the better in case it is more than just fluid and an infection. My doctor cleaned out my ears with a water pick, flushed it with peroxide. Then followed up with prescription ear drops and an antibiotic and I was better in no time.
You could try swimmers ear drops to see if it helps dry out the fluid if it doesn't get to the doctor.
2007-01-06 20:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the MP3 earpiece, is that working OK. Change ears and hear if there is any difference. If you do not have an ear ache then it will go in time. Try blowing your nose as the blockages in ears,nose and throat are all related. Finally, I doubt if you have had flue as you would even now be feeling too weak to even contemplate school. You have had a very bad cold.
2007-01-07 04:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have an inner ear infection - do you feel light headed and dizzy at times. The only cure I know of is to take travel sickness pills as they help with the same symptoms as vertigo. There is probably nothing the doctor can do for you - it is something that will just go away in its own time.
2007-01-07 04:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bill Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tubes in the ear can take a while to drain the fluid and tend to re-block themselves whilst laying down or asleep. i suggest drinking ++++ and often chewing or sucking boiled sweets can really help, often this feeling can last a week or two but continue with decongestants and paracetamol.You may feel a popping sensation as they start to clear. If you have pain contact your GP as it could be an inner ear infection. Take care.
2007-01-07 05:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by placidma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be suffering a blocked eustachian tube(tude connecting throat to middle ear) or an otitis media( an infection of the middle ear).
Ear drops will not work in either case.
It may resolve itself in the next few days. If not have yourself seen by a doctor.
2007-01-07 04:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried holding your nose close and then try pushing air through your closed nostrils? Sometimes that will open your ears like when you fly.Or try using a decongestant like sudafed.
2007-01-07 04:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by Donna L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would've thought it was caused by blocked sinuses (sini?). You may be better off trying some anti congestant like vicks or something similar
2007-01-07 04:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by Shadebug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After a week, best go to your DR
2007-01-07 05:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get it checked out at the doctors.
2007-01-07 04:32:42 · answer #9 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you'll have to go to the doctors for that one.
2007-01-07 04:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jovi Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋