Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Babyt221's Avatar
    Babyt221 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Mar 25, 2015, 10:18 PM
    My left ear is muffled and only clears up when I yawn .
    I have never had problems with my ear before, till a about 5-6 months now. I have a muffled left ear that only clears up when I yawn which only last for a few secs. I also have nasal congestion which has me sounding as if I have a cold which I don't, I went to the doctor and they treated me like if I was an asmathic, gave me nasal spray,ear drops and some other tablets it cleared up for a while then I travelled and when I came back the same symptoms came back again. I went back to the doctor and they gave me more medication bt this time me ear is still blocked and I still sound congested. They are saying it's my sinuses that act up but I'm wondering if it's really that or something more serious.
    J_9's Avatar
    J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646
    Expert
     
    #2

    Mar 25, 2015, 10:33 PM
    I would suggest you see an ENT. Ears, Nose, and Throat specialist for a proper diagnosis.
    joypulv's Avatar
    joypulv Posts: 21,591, Reputation: 2941
    current pert
     
    #3

    Mar 26, 2015, 01:57 PM
    40 years ago I went to 2 ENTs for this and both seemed bored by the whole thing - not interesting enough.
    I did learn from one that the eustacian tube can collapse, blocking mucus from draining normally down the throat (something you don't notice). The other one told me I had a deviated septum - I didn't!

    Turned out to be the last molar under that ear, which took me forever to find out, because I didn't have a tooth ache.

    25 years ago I had chronic bronchitis that no antibiotic would touch. I couldn't climb stairs and was very sick. That turned out to be an infection in my jaw, under a crown.
    So - two dental related congestion problems!

    MAYBE
    You can have allergies, different from asthma. If to dust and other household things, symptoms stay the same. Outdoor allergies to plants change.
    RARELY, a sinus virus ("cold") can linger so long that bacteria move in, acting pretty much the same, but viral infections usually clear up in a week or two.

    So I suggest that you write down anything you can think of that might fall into any of the above for about 2 weeks and see an ENT or demand more from your regular MD. You need to help the doctor help you. You gloss right over the mention of travel and coming back - you mean it was gone when you were gone??? THAT'S IMPORTANT!! That sounds like allergies, and there are countless allergens. Pets? Dust? Carpets and curtains? Paint? Formaldehyde in building products? Hundreds and hundreds..

    And see your dentist more regularly than I did!
    catonsville's Avatar
    catonsville Posts: 894, Reputation: 91
    Senior Member
     
    #4

    Mar 26, 2015, 05:52 PM
    From what you said, I would put my money on something in your house. You said you were on meds and it cleared up, you went away and when you came back it started again. Now that winter is almost over open up the house and get some fresh air in there.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Clogged Feeling In Left Ear/Hearing Muffled [ 45 Answers ]

Hello, For the past several months I have experienced a clogged feeling in my left ear. As a result, hearing out of the affected ear is muffled. Also, when I am walking and I put pressure on my left foot, I hear a slight, muffled "pop" or "thht" sound in the ear. Sometimes when I am standing...

Muffled Hearing In Left Ear With A Low Tone Ringing [ 14 Answers ]

And every time someone talks it sounds like a child's slide whistle or like a tiny alien in my ear translating the words into a different language, yes I'm aware that sounds way silly and I have no mental illnesses or anything, just trying to explain what's going on the best way possible. I haven't...

My left is ear is Muffled? [ 0 Answers ]

I woke up this morning got up and then it hit me my ear was muffled, I do have a sore throat and stuffy nose I will get my test for strep back tomorrow since it hurts so bad. Any suggestions of how I got it?

Muffled hearing out of my left ear ringing sometimes [ 2 Answers ]

I have had this muffled sound and sometimes ringing in my ear all day. It is so annoying thing ever! Ive lookd it up and they say that olive oil could work but I'm not putting that in my ear until I know. If you know what's going on with my ear please help.

Muffled hearing in left ear treated with antibiotics? [ 5 Answers ]

I woke up a few days ago with muffled hearing in my left ear. It feels clogged up with earwax and there's a constant ringing, like there's water in it or something. When I went to the doctor he prescibed anitbiotics. I'm not really sure how this will help my situation. He didn't say it looked...


View more questions Search