I flew over a week ago with a head cold, and my ears got plugged up pretty severely. One cleared up, but the other has still not popped. I went to a GP and he said I had an ear infection and gave me antibiotics (which I have since taken and finished) and a nasal spray. But the ear is not better and now seems like I have slight tinnitus. I can lean my head way to the side and it clears a little, but when I turn back, it plugs up again. Sometimes, it feels like it might pop, but then it stays the same. What is this, and what more can I do? Do I need further medical treatment, or will it clear up on its own?
2007-02-11 01:36:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you took the full course of the antibiotic, it may still be working. For example, Zithromax 'Z-Pak' is a 5 day dose, but the medication remains active in your system even after you have taken all the pills.
The fluid and pressure in the middle ear can take as long as 6-8 weeks to fully resolve. As long as you are feeling progressively better and there is no more pain or fever, simply continue with the nose spray. Once a full week has passed since completing the antibiotic (and/or if there is pain or fever) then return to the Doctor.
If leaning to the one side seems to help, try sleeping on that side to use gravity to assist in the drainage of the fluid.
2007-02-14 13:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem a few years ago and it took two lots of antibiotics to clear. Medical wisdom (as I was told afterwards) is that you shouldn't fly if you have a cold because you can damage your ears. Go back to your GP for a further check-up.
2007-02-11 02:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Strudders67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if there is still a little resilient infection left. The prudent course of action would be to see your doctor again. Perhaps the strain of bacteria that you contracted was resistant to the antibiotic that you were given. If you wait it may clear up by its' own, but by far the smartest move is to see your physician. Lay people cannot diagnose medical conditions from a short question. Remember this is your hearing, treat it well it has to last your lifetime.
2007-02-11 01:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its probably from the popping noises..u may need to chk with the doctor before taking ur medicine
2007-02-11 01:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by avant1991 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋