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Question
Hello,
I read your description and noticed you specialize in special needs for
musicians. Well, I am a music, saxophonist, and have been playing for
several years. However, I took the past few years away from music for, well,
I guess life situations...anyway, I am now getting back into the flow of things
again and ever since I began practicing again I've been experience extreme
sinus pressure, especially around my ears.
I am currently taking Claritan and Nasonex for allergies, but still the
pressure on the sinus'. I am definitely thinking about seeing an ENT, but in
the meantime, is there any thing I could do to relieve this pressure. Please
advise.
Thank you.
Hi Bryan,
From what you have described, this sounds more like a Eustachian tube issue than just simple sinus pressure. The ET runs very close to the sinuses and any inflammation of the sinuses can cause inflammation in the ET. You should certainly see an ENT about this. Until you do, you can try some saline spray in your nose which can reduce swelling. Here is a great site that will give you some insight into the function of the Eustachian Tube: http://www.bcm.edu/oto/grand/71196.html
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
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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