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Help. Two weeks ago, I was sneezing and coughing and being a Diabetic and a High Blood Pressure Patient took Sudafed PE which helped, but now I have what I describe as a constant like air hizzing in both ears and the left is more stopped up then the right. I went to see my Cardiologist 5 days ago for a stress test, and I told her of this stopped up feeling - she Rx'd me with Claritin, taken once daily. So I have been on this stuff for 5 days and it is still driving me crazy, I have tried holding my nose and blowing out, my right ear pops but the left will not - What can I do? Please help me.....
Hi Paul,
You need to see an ENT - not a cardiologist - for your ear problems. The ENT and an audiologist are the only professionals qualified to evaluate and diagnose the problems that you are describing with your ears.
Hope this helps,
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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| Comment | Dr. Jacobster, thanks for your quick response. I have to fly out to Fl for the weekend and apon my return I will seek out an ENT. I tried some heat from a heating pad and it helped a little bit - there is no fever with this so I don't suspect a inner ear infection, just a really plugged up eustachian tube. | ||
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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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