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What Causes Congestion In Head And Chest Along With Loss Of Hearing?
Posted on
Sun, 4 Jan 2015
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Sun, 4 Jan 2015
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Question : I have had head congestion,chest congestion along with lung pain stating 2 weeks ago. Was given a z-pac 7 days ago which got rid of lung pain. started taking Musinex DM 2 weeks ago also but when given Z-pac stopped Musinex and started sudified per Dr instructions. Have lost all hearing in left ear going on 7 days days now. Nose clear, lungs clear, coughing up congestion and blowing out drainage but started fever of 101 2 nights ago. Still have no change in hearing. Ears also clear. was given depro-medrol injection 2 days ago.Doesnt seemed to have helped.
Brief Answer:
X ray chest , sinuses and a different antibiotics may help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You seem to be having Upper Respiratory Tract Infection(URTI) which seems to take longer than usual to resolve.
I suggest you get a x ray chest and a x ray for paranasal sinuses done to rule out any underlying lung pathology or sinus infection.
If required, a throat swab can also be done to know the type of bacteria involved in the infection.
A change of antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins after consulting your PCP may help.
If you suffer from any allergic conditions, you can discuss taking Montair LC with your doctor as well. Nebulizations will also help. You can get a home nebulizer at the local pharmacy, discuss the usage of something like albuterol with the nebulizer.
The loss of hearing may be due to Eustachian catarrh which is a part of URTI and will subside in due course of time but it`s generally not total loss, hence I suggest you consult a ENT specialist for this.
Hope this helps, let me know how I can help you further.
X ray chest , sinuses and a different antibiotics may help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
You seem to be having Upper Respiratory Tract Infection(URTI) which seems to take longer than usual to resolve.
I suggest you get a x ray chest and a x ray for paranasal sinuses done to rule out any underlying lung pathology or sinus infection.
If required, a throat swab can also be done to know the type of bacteria involved in the infection.
A change of antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins after consulting your PCP may help.
If you suffer from any allergic conditions, you can discuss taking Montair LC with your doctor as well. Nebulizations will also help. You can get a home nebulizer at the local pharmacy, discuss the usage of something like albuterol with the nebulizer.
The loss of hearing may be due to Eustachian catarrh which is a part of URTI and will subside in due course of time but it`s generally not total loss, hence I suggest you consult a ENT specialist for this.
Hope this helps, let me know how I can help you further.
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