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Suggest Remedies For Tinnitus

I have problem with my inner ear, feels like when I go in the air on the airplane or coming down, feel pressure al the time, I go to bed with it and get up with it, my doctor tells me my ears are very clean no wax, what can you tell me what this is, I have looked into this, was told there is nothing wrong!
Fri, 1 Feb 2019
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Hello,

There is a connecting track (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which there is equalization of pressure.

Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cold & congestion, can lead to stuffiness/ blocking sensation by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

The symptoms get more pronounced during descent in an aeroplane, as mentioned in your post.

Clinical examination is important for diagnosis, so I will advise you to consult your Doctor/ ENT specialist for a proper clinical examination.

Eustachian tube function tests would be helpful to detect any pathological cause for your symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Polash Sannigrahi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Tinnitus

Hello, There is a connecting track (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which there is equalization of pressure. Any obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cold & congestion, can lead to stuffiness/ blocking sensation by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. The symptoms get more pronounced during descent in an aeroplane, as mentioned in your post. Clinical examination is important for diagnosis, so I will advise you to consult your Doctor/ ENT specialist for a proper clinical examination. Eustachian tube function tests would be helpful to detect any pathological cause for your symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Polash Sannigrahi, General & Family Physician