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Possible ETD caused by allergy?

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Lora12
Lora12

Hello, new here so please bare with me. 

I have suffered with tinnitus since September, ears crackle when I swallow/yawn and have had bouts of dizziness. I have a dust mite allergy which I use nasal sprays for (Avamys being one of them). It’s had a massive impact on my social life as the thought of going to loud places makes me cringe, don’t want it to get worse (not great for a 21 year old). Anyone in a similar situation or any advice would be helpful! Thanks😊

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  • anne05078
    anne05078 Lora12

    Posted

    Hello and yes.  Lots of us on this Forum suffer ETD with Tinnitus.  Blocked ears alone can cause tinnitus.

    I too suffer allergies due to dust mite and take a daily antihistamine that works for me, along side steroid

    nasal drops.  If you're finding that Avamys isn't working that well ask for Flixonase, which in the past helped 

    me.

    You have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) which can make us feel dizzy.  Maybe it was loud music

    that brought your tinnitus on......I don't think young peole realise this.

    Anne

    • Lora12
      Lora12 anne05078

      Posted

      Thank you Anne. I don’t have blocked ears only once in a blue moon. I will mention about the flixonase at my ENT appointment as I’m currently on a long waiting list. 
    • anne05078
      anne05078 Lora12

      Posted

      It sounds as though you're in the UK....if so just ring your surgery and get them to change the 

      prescription.  Ive done that many times.

      So glad to read you're not suffering ETD.....that's a big bonus.  I's able to put up with my tinnitus,

      it's just when my ears block it's such a miserable condition.  However, for the time being I'm happy

      to announce that apart from using my medication only once a week, that's keeping the ETD at bay.

      My ENT consultant told me at my appt. last week, if it's helping me, I must continue with what I'm

      doing.

      Anne

    • Lora12
      Lora12 anne05078

      Posted

      Ah great I will do that. I’ve been told by my GP that I have fluid behind the eardrum but no more information just a referral to see an ENT specialist. Googling syptoms geared me towards ETD although my ears don’t tend to feel blocked often. I’m glad to hear that the medication is helping and that you feel better Anne. 

      Lora. 

  • michael11955
    michael11955 Lora12

    Posted

    Hi  Lora 12 .So sad to hear you're joining us at such a young age.Sadly there isn't much advice going about  that is much good.Certainly no sympathy either,because there is nothing to see or feel for anyone who doesn't experience it on a daily basis.Loud noises & people who talk over you are not easy to cope with  either.To sufferers like us it seems quite a simple thing to treat or cure,but so far the doctors are very much in the dark.

    • Lora12
      Lora12 michael11955

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that you are in a similar situation. It’s had a very negative impact on my life, and there doesn’t seem to be many positive outcomes for many people and doctor’s don’t understand as you stated. 
    • terrie27149
      terrie27149 Lora12

      Posted

      I agree..It's a tough road to travel, but definetly makes us appreciate the food days more..wink iv got all the above mentioned..wink some days worse..Pray for a cure..wink

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