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About 7 Years Ago I Accidentally Blew Air From A
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Thu, 9 May 2019
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Question : About 7 years ago I accidentally blew air from a high pressure air hose into my left ear, now I continually have swelling and discomfort. It takes 800 mg of ibuprofen a couple times a day just to function. I wear ear muffs all year long to keep the wind out. I been to several ENT Drs not much success?? Any ideas??
Brief Answer:
Follow up with a bit more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, I think it may be due to inflammatory response to the infection. Kindly follow up with a bit more information.
Please let me know do you have fever, ear discharge, cold, sore throat, history of trauma or injury to ear?
As you already consulted with ENT doctors, as per my knowledge for further assessment I would suggest you to do computed tomography of head including mastoid, complete hemogram and discharge culture sensitivity (in case of ear discharge) after ENT consultation.
Treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. Till then for pain you can continue tablet Ibuprofen. Do hot fomentation. Don't do ear piercing with ear plugs.
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Follow up with a bit more information.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, I think it may be due to inflammatory response to the infection. Kindly follow up with a bit more information.
Please let me know do you have fever, ear discharge, cold, sore throat, history of trauma or injury to ear?
As you already consulted with ENT doctors, as per my knowledge for further assessment I would suggest you to do computed tomography of head including mastoid, complete hemogram and discharge culture sensitivity (in case of ear discharge) after ENT consultation.
Treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. Till then for pain you can continue tablet Ibuprofen. Do hot fomentation. Don't do ear piercing with ear plugs.
Hope I have answered your query and let me know if I can assist you further.... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I’ve had many many ear infections, almost continual discomfort. And discharge regularly. Yeah it’s been a long seven years of discomfort was
Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
As per your history, I would suggest you to do computed tomography head with mastoid, complete hemogram with culture sensitivity after consultation. You may require antibiotics as per the culture report.
Along with that kindly follow all measures as suggested earlier.
Let me know I can assist you further... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Please see detailed answer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your reply.
As per your history, I would suggest you to do computed tomography head with mastoid, complete hemogram with culture sensitivity after consultation. You may require antibiotics as per the culture report.
Along with that kindly follow all measures as suggested earlier.
Let me know I can assist you further... Thank you.
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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