Audiology/Otolaryngology/ringing in ears

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Expert: Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D. - 5/9/2009


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Dear Harriet!  I have been diagnosed with ear effusion in my right ear.  
And since March 25th, I have had a ringing - warmth, discomfort in that
ear.  Slowly, it is recovering but so slowly.  I have ringing after lying
down to sleep which decreases during the day so that even in a very
quiet room, I am almost free of ringing. It is very difficult to try to open
the right eustachion tube and when I do, there is a loud squeak and
some strange open feeling afterwards.  I am currently taking sudafed (2)
and wonder if I should also try to take an antihistamine to help drain
what my doctor can see as fluid behind my ear drum (and some
retraction)  The ringing is so very uncomfortable.  I am going to see a
specialist nrxt month, but wonder if there might be something else I can
do to help relieve the fluid.  With my appreciation

Answer
Bracha,
You need to follow your physician's advice and not take any more medication without his advice. If the ringing is unbearable and you start to feel pain, you need to contact your ENT and try to see him sooner than next month.

Hope this helps.
Dr. Harriet Jacobster
Board Certified in Audiology

Audiology/Otolaryngology

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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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