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What Causes Sinus Congestion And Distorted Hearing After Using CPAP Machine?

I got a CPAP machine in March. Immediately thereafter, sinuses were congested. Main complaint is ears. They don t hurt, but they feel full, as if they need to pop. Has persisted since March. Hearing anyone else is difficult, but anything I say is terribly loud and distorted. When chewing, all I hear is crunch or chewing rather than anything spoken to me. I find myself having to read lips. I ve had two different rounds of antibiotics (Z-Pack). I need my ears to pop, somehow. Would ve made appointment with ENT months ago, but lost job also in March, and am without insurance currently, so trying to wait until I have insurance again.
Thu, 23 May 2019
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OB and GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

I suggest you visit an ENT as you need a complete examination of your ear nose and throat well before starting any medication. At times sinusitis can cause blockage of ears.

You can relieve the symptoms to some extent by steaming twice to thrice in a day and chewing gums can also work on your blocked ears.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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What Causes Sinus Congestion And Distorted Hearing After Using CPAP Machine?

Hello, I suggest you visit an ENT as you need a complete examination of your ear nose and throat well before starting any medication. At times sinusitis can cause blockage of ears. You can relieve the symptoms to some extent by steaming twice to thrice in a day and chewing gums can also work on your blocked ears. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist