Quick ear question?

Question

I made a appointment with a doctor.

I have had a ringing in my ear for about two weeks and just curious to know what it is. It started one night and continued for a few days and then I got a cold a few days later. The more I cough the more they ring, but now that the cold is gone the ringing goes away two days and is back four more days and leaves and comes back any diagnosis before I go to my appointment?
Thanks for your answers

Answer 1

Are you taking alot of Aspirin or Tylenol (sometimes they are hidden in other brand names. That could cause it.
Otherwise it could be infection. See your Dr.

Definition:

Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds. The noises you hear can be soft or loud. They may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling, or sizzling. You may even think you are hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes.
Alternative Names:
Ringing in the ears; Tinnitus; Noises or buzzing in the ears
Considerations:

Tinnitus is common. Almost everyone experiences a mild form of tinnitus once in awhile that only lasts a few minutes. However, constant or recurring tinnitus is stressful and can interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.
Common Causes:

It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus can be a symptom of almost any ear problem, including ear infections , foreign objects or wax in the ear , and injury from loud noises . Alcohol, caffeine, antibiotics, aspirin, or other drugs can also cause ear noises.

Tinnitus may occur with hearing loss. Occasionally, it is a sign of high blood pressure, an allergy, or anemia . Rarely, tinnitus is a sign of a serious problem like a tumor or aneurysm .
References:

Heller AJ. Classification and epidemiology of tinnitus. Otolaryngol Clin North Am . 2003; 36(2): 239-248.

Sismanis A. Tinnitus. Advances in evaluation and management. Otolaryngol Clin North Am . 2003; 36(2): xi-xii.
Ear anatomy

Ear anatomy

* Review Date: 4/11/2005
* Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, MD, FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Answer 2

Your Eustachian tube is blocked. It is probably inlamed because of the cold. Steam inhalation should help.