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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 11/21/2008


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Help..  I have been feeling dizzy for the past week, get very congested one minute with a sensation of ear pain and fullness.  It feels like the area around my eyes and nose are swollen with a little tingling.  hearing alot of buzzing noises in my ear.  my entire head just feels heavy.  Feels like my ears are blocked but they are completely clear, drums pink and intact (had a nurse look).
then the next minute my nose is running(this usually lasts for about 20min, then right back to congestion)  Makes me feel kinda crazy.  what can i do?  Please give me some advise.


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Hi Lori,
From your description, it sounds as if you may have a sinus infection/inflammation.  The treatment for this is to see an ear-nose-throat specialist (ENT) and have your hearing evaluated by an Audiologist. Normal eardrums are pearly grey, not pink, so that in itself is a sign of inflammation. The ENT has the ability to look into the sinuses and the ears and determine the cause of your symptoms and appropriate treatment.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.

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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.

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I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.

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American Academy of Audiology, - American Speech Language Hearing Association, - Hearing Loss Association of America

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Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000. Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology) Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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