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How Can Blocked Ear Be Treated?

yes I have blocked inner ear problem since sept. of last year, I am not alone, several of my friends an others complain about the same symptoms. Most of them are retired and otherwise good health. All of us have been treated with several doses of prednisolone and various antibiotics. with only short term relief. we don t want to start wearing hearing aids, when the symptoms suggest our tubes are blocked by mucus. please help.
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Hi,

As per your query, you have symptoms of the blocked ear which seems to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction, ear wax accumulation, ear infection and could be due to post nasal drip. I would suggest you take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion.

- Do warm saline gargles.
- Avoid cold carbonated beverages and oily, sharp and spicy food.
- Apply dry hot compresses to the external ear and put ofloxacin ear drops.

Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causes like an ear infection. The doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent, decongestant and antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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How Can Blocked Ear Be Treated?

Hi, As per your query, you have symptoms of the blocked ear which seems to be due to eustachian tube dysfunction, ear wax accumulation, ear infection and could be due to post nasal drip. I would suggest you take steam twice a day to relieve the congestion. - Do warm saline gargles. - Avoid cold carbonated beverages and oily, sharp and spicy food. - Apply dry hot compresses to the external ear and put ofloxacin ear drops. Consult ENT specialist again to rule out causes like an ear infection. The doctor may prescribe mucolytic agent, decongestant and antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist