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What Causes Plugged Ears And Tinnitus?

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to introduce myself, this is Tamil murugan from puducherry, Last Week I went to Tirumala-Tripathi, there,the climate was very cold , While I was walking in the Tirumala Hills , My ear was plugged, I do not know Why?, Subsequently Ear pain also and ringing sound hearing in my both ears. 5days Completed , stills now the problem was not recovered .kindly provide medical suggestion/Advise.
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Hi..

As per your complain clogging and congestion in ear when climbing at high altitude can be due to change is atmospheric pressure that can lead to fluid build up inside the ear causing blockage in Eustachian tubes.

Also if the climate was too cold then it can occur after a bout of cold or viral infection as the ear and throat are connected via Eustachian tube..

I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, otoscopy etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, oral as well as nasal decongestants like Xylometazoline nasal sprays.
Along with it steam inhalation and chewing chewing gum can help..

In case of no improvement in 15 days surgical drainage by making a small incision through the eardrum can help..

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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Plugged Ears And Tinnitus?

Hi.. As per your complain clogging and congestion in ear when climbing at high altitude can be due to change is atmospheric pressure that can lead to fluid build up inside the ear causing blockage in Eustachian tubes. Also if the climate was too cold then it can occur after a bout of cold or viral infection as the ear and throat are connected via Eustachian tube.. I would suggest you to consult an Emergency room or an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, otoscopy etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, oral as well as nasal decongestants like Xylometazoline nasal sprays. Along with it steam inhalation and chewing chewing gum can help.. In case of no improvement in 15 days surgical drainage by making a small incision through the eardrum can help.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist