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Partial hearing loss and tinnitus

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patrick59582
patrick59582

Hello

In June 2018, I had a painful infection in my left ear (maybe after using a cotton swab).

The ENT doctor gave me antibiotic treatment.

The pain disappeared after the antibiotic treatment.

But I kept the feeling of stuffy ears, with hearing loss and tinnitus.

A CT scan and an MRI scan did not detect any issues.

The ENT doctor told me that nothing could be done, but could not understand what could have happened.

For my part, I find that when I do the Valsalva maneuver, my hearing returns to normal for a few seconds.

Then, the sensation of clogged ears with hearing loss returns.

Yet the ENT doctor assures me that the Eustachian tube is not blocked.

What do you think ?

Thanks in advance for any comments.

Patrick

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  • TheToad
    TheToad patrick59582

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    My problem for years. No infection but constantly blocked ear which clears when I hold my nose, block the other ear and blow. But only for a few seconds. Both Dr and ENT surgeon say any solution would be 'tricky.' I don't know what that solution is though. Hearing aids help but not a cure. Looking forward to any helpful replies.

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