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How Can Ear Congestion And Hearing Loss Be Treated?

on 9/10 I started to develop a head cold. on the morning of 9/12 most of hearing was gone and my ears felt clogged. I saw my primary on 9/14 and he told me the hearing loss was due to congestion with the cold and told me to start using sudefed and a nasal spray. it is now 9/25 and my ears are still clogged. I tried to get an appointment with a specialist but couldn t until 10/10
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ear congestion and hearing loss which could be due to Otosclerosis meniere's disease , autoimmune inner ear disease , ear infection , acoustic neuroma or eustachian tube dysfunction. It seems sensorineural hearing loss . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) , anti inflammatory medications. Doctor can recommend you surgery. You should use hearing aid as that is the best treatment possible. For now apply warm dry compresses , start taking ginkgo biloba supplement and drink green tea thrice a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Ear Congestion And Hearing Loss Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have ear congestion and hearing loss which could be due to Otosclerosis meniere s disease , autoimmune inner ear disease , ear infection , acoustic neuroma or eustachian tube dysfunction. It seems sensorineural hearing loss . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) , anti inflammatory medications. Doctor can recommend you surgery. You should use hearing aid as that is the best treatment possible. For now apply warm dry compresses , start taking ginkgo biloba supplement and drink green tea thrice a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari