HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Hearing Loss In Left Ear. Fluid In Ear, Taking Treatment, Gotten Worse. Options Other Than Surgery?

Hearing loss in left ear, diagnosed w/fluid in left ear a few months ago. Been on combo of decongestant (sudafed) & veramyst daily therapy. Hearing loss has gotten worse. Now on 500 mg of Levaquin w/little effect. Diagnosed about 2 yrs ago w/sinus cyst in left cheek area. Had sinus surgery 20 yrs. ago. Saw an ent 3 yrs. ago & he suggested surgery. Is there anything short of surgery that I can do?
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query and after co-relating your medical history it appears as you are still having sinusitis, though you had been operated for the same but there are chances of recurrence.

Sir as you said that you have fluid in your ear , this itself indicate that there is persistent upper respiratory tract infection which is reaching to middle ear via eustachian tube.

For the confirmation of diagnosis and treatment you are advice for-

1- C.T.Scan paranasal sinuses.

2- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

3- Audiometry (Pure tone & Impedance audiometry).

I hope with the help of inferences of above investigations and their co-relation with clinical examination one may made suitable diagnosis that may be manage accordingly.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Sinus surgery


Loading Online Doctors....
Hearing Loss In Left Ear. Fluid In Ear, Taking Treatment, Gotten Worse. Options Other Than Surgery?

Hi Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query and after co-relating your medical history it appears as you are still having sinusitis, though you had been operated for the same but there are chances of recurrence. Sir as you said that you have fluid in your ear , this itself indicate that there is persistent upper respiratory tract infection which is reaching to middle ear via eustachian tube. For the confirmation of diagnosis and treatment you are advice for- 1- C.T.Scan paranasal sinuses. 2- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. 3- Audiometry (Pure tone & Impedance audiometry). I hope with the help of inferences of above investigations and their co-relation with clinical examination one may made suitable diagnosis that may be manage accordingly. Regards.