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What Could Cause Constant Whooshing Sound In Ears After Bad Cold And Blocked Sinus?

I have constant wooshing sound in both ears after a terrible cold and blocked sinus. The doctor told me it was post viral I also have fatigue and am achey. I have tried steam for the past 4days I have also had sinutab but its still.there. its driving me mad. What else can I do to get rid of it.
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant whooshing sound in ears after bad cold and blocked sinus. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query but in your case it seems to me that the probable reason for blockage of ear is eustachian tube dysfunction , in which eustachian tube gets blocked and infection sometimes spread to ear if upper respiratory tract infection , cold or post nasal drip left untreated for long times as in your case . Need not to worry. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like CT scan , throat swab test , examination with otoscope and viral culture test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin, decongestant and expectorant . For now keep your ear dry and apply hot dry compresses on external ear .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could Cause Constant Whooshing Sound In Ears After Bad Cold And Blocked Sinus?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant whooshing sound in ears after bad cold and blocked sinus. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query but in your case it seems to me that the probable reason for blockage of ear is eustachian tube dysfunction , in which eustachian tube gets blocked and infection sometimes spread to ear if upper respiratory tract infection , cold or post nasal drip left untreated for long times as in your case . Need not to worry. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like CT scan , throat swab test , examination with otoscope and viral culture test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin, decongestant and expectorant . For now keep your ear dry and apply hot dry compresses on external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari