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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, distortion | 11/15/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: I am profoundly deaf in one ear, and somewhat in the other. About 3 weeks ago my tinnitus became ... A: Saranne, The fact that sounds are now uncomfortably loud does sound a lot like recruitment. ... | ||
| Tinnitus | 11/13/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: I have had a high pitched tinnitus for a month at this point. I saw an ENT and he said that he ... A: The "feeling full and fluttering" sounds possibly like eustachian tube dysfunction. Have a look at ... | ||
| ringing ears | 10/28/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: About five weeks ago i got a ringing in my left ear, it was a steady high pitch sound, it lasted ... A: It sounds like something might be physically blocking either the ear canal or the Eustachian tube in ... | ||
| Ringing after Ossiculoplasty | 10/26/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: I had middle ear surgery/Ossiculoplasty in Dec. 2008. Ever since, I have had a ringing in the same ... A: First I cant really recommend a specific treatment without knowing a lot more about your situation. ... | ||
| Ringing after Ossiculoplasty | 10/26/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: I had middle ear surgery/Ossiculoplasty in Dec. 2008. Ever since, I have had a ringing in the same ... A: Tim, I have seen a very similar case just recently. The constant ringing is known as tinnitus. ... | ||
| Hearing loss | 10/26/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: How is hearing lost due to loud noises? Thanks for the help Regards Jeff A: Jeff, That is a very good question, and one that scientists are only beginning to fully understand ... | ||
| Tinnitus - Motor Sound | 10/23/2009 | Daniel J. Bosnyak, PhD |
| Q: I am hearing lot of cutting metal sound and sounds which are very similar when i was having my MRI ... A: Jason, It sounds like your ear infection has caused some hopefully temporary hearing loss in the ... | ||
| re: eustacian tinnitus | 10/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I blew my nose a little hard on Friday evening, and had sudden 'clogged' and stuffy feeling in my ... A: I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any reassurance that the tinnitus will go away. It may or it may ... | ||
| hearing loss | 10/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am 40 years old. Last June I had a dizzy feeling and it was determined to be due to wax build up ... A: There are so many possible diagnoses...middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, nerve damage, ... | ||
| hearing problem | 10/16/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am 47 year old female, I am feeling imense noise in my one year and I am not able to hear anytjing ... A: If your ENT only did a hearing test, then he did not do a complete evaluation. With the symptoms ... | ||
| Inflammation of ear nerves by cayenne pepper | 10/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I did a stupid thing four weeks ago. I dipped a cotton swab in cayenne pepper tincture (made from ... A: Don't add to your mistake. Go to an Ear specialist/ENT and have your ear and neural systems checked ... | ||
| Meniere's disease | 10/5/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Jacobster, I have been diagnosed with Meniere's disease recently and have had symptoms for the last ... A: You need to return to your ENT and discuss these issues with him. You may need to have your ... | ||
| Fluid in middle ear - decongestants/antihistamines, or no? | 10/4/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Greetings! After a pretty rough cold, I was left with fluid in my middle ear. Outer ear looks ... A: Sometimes antihistamines/decongestants work by shrinking the membranes in the Eustachian tube and ... | ||
| does ear drum perforation = deafness? | 9/26/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My 3yo son has a hole in his right ear drum that is half the size of his ear drum, and another in ... A: Your friend is mistaken. The middle ear, of which the ear drum is part, accounts for approximately ... | ||
| Left ear is muffled, ringing sound | 9/25/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Harriet B. Jacobster, Au.D., I have a slight hearing problem that has bothered me and I don't know ... A: Since this is obviously an ongoing problem, you need to discuss this with your physician. Without a ... | ||
| Popping bubbles sound, hearing loss, earache, etc. | 9/24/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: A very dear friend of mine has unfortunately gotten herself mixed up in a bit of a mess and is in ... A: I really do not know how to answer this question. Your friend obviously needs to consult a ... | ||
| ear vibrations with sound | 9/23/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had an issue with my right ear for over a week now. I have pain plus a fullness plus when I ... A: It does sound as if you have Eustachian Tube dysfunction; however, instead of a more common closed ... | ||
| Intermittent Rythmic Fluttering | 9/22/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am a 58 year old male. No underlying health conditions and in very good health except for ... A: It sounds as if you may have something called myoclonus. Myoclonus is simply a very fast rhythmic ... | ||
| Clicking sound in daughter's ear | 9/21/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter recently told me she experiences a clicking sound in her left ear. After ... A: You must have your daughter evaluated by a pediatric (preferably) otoneurologist immediately. A ... | ||
| ringing in right ear, sound muffled | 9/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About five days ago I woke up and my right ear was plugged up. Muffled sound and a little ringing. ... A: You very possibly made matters worse by trying your home remedies, especially by using a Q-tip. You ... | ||
| hearing loss | 9/18/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: it happened after I was treated with some medication for some acute illness I don't know the name of ... A: I'm not quite sure what type of help you want. If you are looking for restoring your hearing to ... | ||
| Drumming, spasms in inner ear | 9/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Is there treatment available for this condition? The drumming results in the opening and closing of ... A: The condition your ENT suspects is myoclonus of the tensor tympani. This is a rapid contraction of ... | ||
| ringing, roaring & distortion | 9/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: At the same time I traveled by plane a couple times. I have since recovered and my right ear seems ... A: Most likely, you've always had this condition but it was only now discovered since your symptoms ... | ||
| hearing loss | 9/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Dr. Jacobster: I am a 36-year-old female suffering from hearing loss. I have a history of hearing ... A: It sounds as if you may have several different things going on here. The crackling and the post ... | ||
| blocked ear | 9/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: First, I want to say, I have had all of the following before, blocked ear, itchy roof of my mouth, ... A: For complete peace of mind, I suggest you consult an ear-nose-throat specialist who would be better ... | ||
| Reverberate/roaring left ear | 9/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Three months ago, I had a face lift. After surgery I woke up feeling great. But - I turned on the ... A: Unfortunately, the symptoms you describe are not all that uncommon after a facelift. It is very ... | ||
| Hearing loss | 9/2/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had hearing problems since the age of 6 (Over 30 years) and have come to live with it. I ... A: It sounds as if you have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. This can usually be treated by prescription ... | ||
| fluttering and ringing in my ears | 8/31/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Jacobson, I'm 53 years old and have had a ringing in my ears for the past 3-4 years that won't go ... A: You need to consult an ENT who should evaluate you for stapedial myoclonus (SM). SM is a rapid ... | ||
| eng test in child? | 8/31/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have a 9 yr. old daughter who has had persistent reading problems. She has been tested by ... A: There is no reason to have an ENG test done on your daughter unless she is experiencing vertigo or ... | ||
| Hearing aid question | 8/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have a severe to profound loss and ear canal atresia. An audiologist recommended a BTE aid with an ... A: "BTE" is the generic term for any hearing aid where the body of the aid is "behind the ear." The ... | ||
| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/19/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About a month ago I started to experiencing vibrations/fluttering in one of my ears. I went to my ... A: Without knowing much more about your history, medications, age, etc., it really is difficult to give ... | ||
| Dull to sharp ear pain for 4 months | 8/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Three months ago I went to visit a friend who had a cat. I was allergic to the cat and developed ... A: Were you evaluated by an ear specialist? An regular internist does not have the capability of doing ... | ||
| hearing loss | 8/17/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am 29 years old and I suffered from Bell's Palsy about a year and a and half ago. At first, along ... A: After a year and a half, your "hearing" should have returned to normal. It is very possible that ... | ||
| perforated ear drum | 8/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I have had a perforated ear drum for probably longer than i have know but have known about it for ... A: You need to have your ear examined by an ENT. With a perforated eardrum, there is no protection for ... | ||
| Tinnitus question | 8/15/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am a healthy 50 year old woman who unfortunately, has had a mild tinnitus in one ear for a few ... A: Yes, it is possible to have different types of sounds in your ear at the same time. Tinnitus can be ... | ||
| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: About a month ago I started to experiencing vibrations/fluttering in one of my ears. I went to my ... A: Your ENT suspects that you have stapedial or palatal myoclonus, a rapid contraction of one of the ... | ||
| Ear Pain | 8/14/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: Since i was a small child, every time I jump into the water I get a sharp pain in one if not both of ... A: You need to be evaluated by an ear specialist and have a complete middle ear and audiological ... | ||
| Tinnitus Louder | 8/13/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I got a cold on the 29th June and it really affected my ears, they were blocked and i couldn't hear ... A: Were you evaluated by an ear specialist? And did you have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist? ... | ||
| Ear cracking | 8/12/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I was seeking help with my ears. I have been having problems with my right ear for about 4+ months ... A: It certainly does sound that your problems could be related to a Eustachian tube dysfunction, but ... | ||
| Painful ear when swallowing, lump on side of neck | 8/12/2009 | Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. |
| Q: I am due to see an ENT in a few weeks, but I was wondering if I could get some information in the ... A: I would suggest you call your ENT and tell him about the lump you found. It may or may not be a ... | ||
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