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| re: eustacian tinnitus | 10/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| hearing loss | 10/17/2009 |
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, ...
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| hearing problem | 10/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Inflammation of ear nerves by cayenne pepper | 10/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Meniere's disease | 10/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Fluid in middle ear - decongestants/antihistamines, or no? | 10/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| does ear drum perforation = deafness? | 9/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Left ear is muffled, ringing sound | 9/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Popping bubbles sound, hearing loss, earache, etc. | 9/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| ear vibrations with sound | 9/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Intermittent Rythmic Fluttering | 9/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Clicking sound in daughter's ear | 9/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| ringing in right ear, sound muffled | 9/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| hearing loss | 9/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Drumming, spasms in inner ear | 9/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| ringing, roaring & distortion | 9/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| hearing loss | 9/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| blocked ear | 9/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Reverberate/roaring left ear | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hearing loss | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| fluttering and ringing in my ears | 8/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| eng test in child? | 8/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hearing aid question | 8/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Dull to sharp ear pain for 4 months | 8/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| hearing loss | 8/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| perforated ear drum | 8/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Tinnitus question | 8/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| muscle relaxants for middle ear spasms | 8/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Ear Pain | 8/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Tinnitus Louder | 8/13/2009 |
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? ...
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| Ear cracking | 8/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Painful ear when swallowing, lump on side of neck | 8/12/2009 |
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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| Vestibular Neuronitis | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Jacobster: I got a diagnosis of Vestibular Neuritis two months ago, which was not to my knowledge ...
A: I must agree with the neuro-otologist. NOT getting an audiogram would be the same as having blurred ...
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| inner ear problems | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with inner ear problems four years ago with the knowledge it probably could get ...
A: No, decongestants do not help inner ear problems. With a diagnosed ear problems and the worsening ...
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| ear blocking or popping | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am 76 yrs. old and have had blocking of ears followed by fatigue and its getting worse. physical ...
A: Usually, "blocking of ears" is due to Eustachian tube dysfunction. However, I really don't believe ...
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| Tinnitus | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I started feeling dizzy and off-balanced around March 9, 2009. I would feel my body swaying when ...
A: The symptoms you describe are most likely due to a viral labyrinthitis or a viral neuonitis. Both ...
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| worried about pain | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I was having a pain in the left side of my jaw. But recently I started to feel pain ...
A: I am going to suggest two things. First, you need to consult an ear specialist to see if there is ...
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| AuD | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My hearing aid dispenser and Audiologist of 5 years was apparently and quietly bought out by a ...
A: I can certainly understand your confusion. Personally, I am convinced that some of these names are ...
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| Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a friend on the West Coast who has been treated for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo by ...
A: I am going to refer you and your friend to this site: vestibular.org. It is the website for the ...
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| safe decibel levels | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I take aquafit in a swimming pool in a YMCA class. The music they play sometimes seems quite loud. ...
A: This is a great question. Noise exposure is the leading cause of hearing loss. And now especially, ...
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| Hearing loss | 7/27/2009 |
Q: 3 MONTHS AGO I WOKE UP WITH BELLS PALSY ON MY LEFT SIDE AND HEARING LOSS ON MY RIGHT SIDE. EVERY ...
A: Although it is most common to have the hearing loss and Bell's Palsy on the same side, it is not ...
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| Meniere's Disease? | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I started having continuous tinnitus in both ears when I was 12 (kinda too early, isn't it!). ...
A: I can understand your concern about your symptoms. It is good that you are consulting a neurologist ...
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| vertigo and swooshing sound in the ear | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My husband has been complaining about a regular swooshing sound in one ear. It has been going for a ...
A: You do not mention which tests he has had. Has he been tested for Meniere's Disease? Has he had a ...
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| auditory neuropathy | 7/23/2009 |
Q: one of my twin babies has been diagnosed with this condition, they are 17 weeks now. we have been ...
A: Some newborn babies who have been diagnosed with auditory neuropathy improve and start to hear and ...
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| Don't know what's wrong with my ear | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm male and 19 yrs of age. Last year one night, I felt movement in my left ear while I was ...
A: Your symptoms suggest that you may have a Eustachian Tube dysfunction. The ET runs from the middle ...
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| Heartbeat In Ear | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I wanted to consult someone who has more knowledge then i have and looking this up on the internet ...
A: I can certainly understand your concerns. A heartbeat-type sound in the ear is usually due to a ...
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| Left Ear Rumbling, Headache in the Left Side of Head | 7/20/2009 |
Q: for the past half year my left ear has been making this "rumbling" sound whenever I bend down to ...
A: The area you describe seems to be the mastoid area which can swell if there is an infection. At ...
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| Left Ear Rumbling, Headache in the Left Side of Head | 7/19/2009 |
Q: for the past half year my left ear has been making this "rumbling" sound whenever I bend down to ...
A: With a swollen lymph node that has been present for so long, you need to consult a physician ASAP. ...
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| Tinnitus/feeling of fullness in ear | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I experienced sudden onset bilateral tinnitus aged 37.(I now am 70)I had been on long term ...
A: Although the symptoms you describe are usually associated with Meniere's disease, the only way to ...
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| Sudden hearing loss or right ear | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I happened on 05-15-09 as soon as I went to see ENT the next day. I finished medications by full ...
A: Have you returned to your ENT? If not, you need to so he can complete his evaluation. He should ...
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| Ear Pressure | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I had recently been to the doctor ha my right ear syringed. After that I couldn't sleep at night ...
A: It is very possible that some damage occurred to the middle ear during the lavage. You need to ...
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| symptoms with auditory nerve damage | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Since the removal of my left parotid gland in December 2008, I have been diagnosed with having ...
A: You need to return to your physician and discuss these symptoms. There is always a possibility of ...
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| pounding in ear | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I also have a heart beat sound in my ears that I hear when I start to get hot. I have been congested ...
A: Pulsatile - or heartbeat-like, tinnitus is usually due to a circulatory disturbance. More often than ...
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| Hearing Problems | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have been having a vibration or surge sensation in my head with a swoosh sound with it. It ...
A: You need to have a thorough evaluation by an Ear specialist (ENT) and a complete audiological ...
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| hearing is distorted in one ear | 7/9/2009 |
Q: If I listen to headphones, mid to high range frequencies become distorted in my left ear if my head ...
A: Sometimes turning the head may result in a change of blood flow to an ear (carotid blockage), change ...
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| Hearing problem | 7/7/2009 |
Q: For the last 4 weeks I am experiencing echo of external sounds in my left ear. There is a kind of ...
A: Have you had an audiological evaluation? Without a thorough evaluation which would include an ...
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| Middle ear damage | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I had an upper respiratory infection in April that resulted in 75% hearing loss in my left ear. My ...
A: The sensations that you are feeling are not uncommon following what you have experienced. You might ...
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| Fluttering in ear | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I have an odd fluttering in my left ear. It's almost like having water stuck in my ear and the ...
A: From your description, it can be just about anything from a middle ear muscle spasm to a foreign ...
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| pulsing in right ear | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I've had a pulsing sound in my ear for over a year. It sometimes causes me headaches. Had a hearing ...
A: Pulsatile tinnitus is usually due to a circulatory disturbance. More often than not, this particular ...
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| possible tinnitus | 7/3/2009 |
Q: FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS I HAVE HAD A SOUND IN MY RIGHT EAR LIKE A HELICOPTER. ITS NOT AS SLOW AS MY ...
A: There is something known as myoclonus which can cause the muscles in the middle ear to rapidly ...
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| Trouble with loud noises | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you're the right person to ask, but I'll give it a shot. I have a huge problem with ...
A: The general term for what you are experiencing is hyperacusis. There are several causes for this ...
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| Fluid/Pressure in Ear | 7/1/2009 |
Q: About 9 months ago I had an infection that spread to my inner left ear that, at the time, my dentist ...
A: You may want to discuss the possibility of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence (SSCD),an inner ...
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| pulsatile tinnitus | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I've had objective pulsatile tinnitus for a while now, without hearing loss. My rt ear is the only ...
A: Pulsatile tinnitus is usually due to a circulatory disturbance. More often than not, this particular ...
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| Hearing aids and ear infection | 6/29/2009 |
Q: Can my hearing aids be the cause of my ear infection? Thank you so much for your time. Alan
A: I'm going to need a bit more information, most importantly, what type of ear infection are you ...
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| dizziness | 6/29/2009 |
Q: It is nice to meet you. I am so hoping you can help me. I am worried about my daughter. She is 26. ...
A: Without knowing more about the medications your daughter may have taken, or more about her history, ...
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| Cholesteatoma and CAT scan | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My daughter has had 2 sets of tubes and 2 sets of "T" tubes due to severely retracted ear drums and ...
A: There are too many factors involved in surgery to determine success and this is something that needs ...
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| tinnitus despite hearing protection | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I stopped playing the drums professionally about 12 years ago due to tinnitus. Since that time my ...
A: First, congratulations on wearing ear protection. Next, we have to consider several factors here ...
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| dizziness | 6/27/2009 |
Q: It is nice to meet you. I am so hoping you can help me. I am worried about my daughter. She is 26. ...
A: Is your daughter on any other medications? It is possible that the Sudafed caused a reaction when ...
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| ear crackling problems :{ | 6/27/2009 |
Q: nice to come in contact with you and such a well qualified individual. My question is this, for a ...
A: I'm a bit concerned why a doctor would give you antibiotics if there were no infection? Have you ...
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| Audiologist Courses | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have my bacehlors in English but want to go back to school and am intersted in a career in speech ...
A: First, I am sure you realize that Audiology and Speech Pathology, although related and have some ...
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| ear nerve damage | 6/23/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine in her late 60's has ear nerve damage. She said the "hairs" (possibly silia?)are ...
A: The "hairs" that your friend is referring to are "hair cells" of the inner ear. These nerve cells ...
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| Plugged ears after ear infection | 6/23/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago I had a horrible cold and ended up with an inner ear infection. My hearing in my ...
A: I am assuming you mean a middle ear, rather than inner ear, infection. Fluid in the middle ear can ...
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| constant disequilibrium and occasional vertigo | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have been searching for an answer for five years to no avail. I have had some tests with my HMO, ...
A: At this point, I would make two recommendations. First, consult your OB-GYN regarding the dizziness ...
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| Hypersensitive ears, above perfect hearing | 6/17/2009 |
Q: At the age of 7 I was diagnosed with auditory processing disorder. Since I was younger I really ...
A: You need a thorough evaluation by both an Audiologist and ENT. There are many reasons for sound ...
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| Sudden Roaring Sound in Ears | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I had gall bladder surgery a few months back and while recovering at home, I strained tremendously ...
A: I suggest that, if you are dissatisfied with your ENT, you may consider consulting a neurologist. ...
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| infant vestibular | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a nine months old. When she was around two months old I noticed she was scared of the stairs. ...
A: Yes, there are special tests and no, they are not invasive. I think, at this point, it is best that ...
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| ear infections | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am recently a new mom. My son will be eleven months old in about 5 days. We have taken him to his ...
A: It is time to consult a pediatric ENT now. Four "ear infections" in less than a year is too many. ...
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| Dr Sanjoy Paul MBBS MD requests for opinion Non Development of Speech of my son | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Dr Sanjoy Paul MBBS MD A 5/4 Rajbari Housing Estate P O Coochbehar Pin 736101 Respected Sir My son ...
A: Paul, Unfortunately, I am unable to see any attachments. However, my suggestion would be to ...
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| infant vestibular | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have a nine months old. When she was around two months old I noticed she was scared of the stairs. ...
A: I suggest you have your baby evaluated by a pediatric otoneurologist. That is the professional that ...
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| Hearing Aids | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Would you suggest seeing an Otolaryngolist before being tested by an audiologist for hearing aids? ...
A: An Audiologist is the professional trained in the evaluation of auditory and balance function and ...
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| hearing muffled after myringotomy procedure | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Three days ago I had a myringotomy procedure done to my left ear. The ear had been plugged up for 6 ...
A: You need to return to your ENT. The incision itself closes in a few days. It is possible that ...
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| Deafness in one ear | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 6.5 years old and has hearing problem in the left Ear and I am giving below the ...
A: At this point, most, if not all, hearing aids have essentially comparable technology. In the case ...
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| Deafness in one ear | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 6.5 years old and has hearing problem in the left Ear and I am giving below the ...
A: It is never a good idea to delay aiding an ear with hearing loss. This can lead to a condition ...
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| Meniere's Disease | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am a veteran with diagnosed noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus due to military occupations ...
A: I am going to refer you to this site: http://www.menieresinfo.com/cause.html. It will give you all ...
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| Crackle, Pop, Click | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Gday Mate, My ears seem to crackle when i yawn, and click when i swallow - why is this? The ear ...
A: Your next step is to consult an ENT. It sounds as if you may have a Eustachian Tube dysfunction ...
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| Hearing Restoration | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My son, an officer in the U.S. Army, was injured and has 100% hearing loss in his left ear. A stick ...
A: Yes, there is much research being done on hair cell regeneration, but it will be years before it can ...
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| Meniere's Disease | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am a veteran with diagnosed noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus due to military occupations ...
A: It is always hard to determine cause and effect especially when so many years have passed. However, ...
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| acoustic neuroma | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma aka acoustic neuroma. My ENT referred me ...
A: So many things enter into the decision about treatment for an acoustic neuroma/vestibular ...
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| Persistent drainage from preauricular cyst/pit | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I am in my mid-30s and have a preauricular cyst that has had foul smelling drainage regularly for my ...
A: Yes, it definitely sounds as if you have an infection and, from your description, this has pretty ...
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| 16 months of sound stimulated buzzing in R ear | 6/6/2009 |
Q: In Feb 08 I woke up with extreme vertigo. I had someone drive me to the doctor and was given ...
A: First, I really hope you were treated by an Audiologist and not just a tech. Next, has anyone tested ...
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| Tinnitus | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I began noticing a hissing sound in my left ear about two months ago; it felt as if my right ear was ...
A: It is good that you consulted an audiologist. But that is only the first step. The next step is to ...
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| Distorted Speech | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My son is 28 months old and has been working with a speech therapist for about a year. He is ...
A: First of all, who gave your son his hearing test and what type of tests were done? Was it an ...
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| Need information on vent for ITC | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am 39 year old male having sensorineural hearing loss of 75 db in both ears. I was using analog ...
A: It's always hard to "second guess" another professional especially when that professional has first ...
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| Expectations? - Low Frequency Loss | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a low frequency hearing loss as follows: Freq-R/L 500- 50/60 1k- 60/70 2k- 50/70 3k- 50/55 ...
A: Without a lot more information, I really cannot answer your questions. The biggest piece that is ...
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| Ringing in ear after ear infection | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I had an outer ear infection 8 weeks ago. First came an ear ache and then when that subsided there ...
A: Unfortunately, what you are experiencing is not unusual. Depending on the extent of the infection ...
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| SUDDEN HEARING LOSS | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I RECENTLY IRRIGATED MY EAR..FLUSHED IT OUT WITH A BULB TYPE SYRINGE..AFTER THAT I LOST MY ...
A: " Most likely, you damaged your middle ear through the pressure of the bulb syringe. This is ...
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| vibration in right ear. | 5/20/2009 |
Q: recently in the past few months i have been noticing a vibration in my right ear when hearing ...
A: You need to consult an ENT and have your hearing evaluated by an Audiologist. It sounds as if one ...
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| ABR Test | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I just got results from an ENG, ECOG and hearing testing. Good news I can hear, bad news the ...
A: Auditory Brainstem Response Audiometry (ABR) is a test of neural synchrony of the 8th (auditory) ...
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| pitch shift/hearing loss | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have suffered unilateral hearing loss for the past 5 years. My doctor could not find a ...
A: You don't really have a "problem." First, you are hearing your music through bone-conduction. But ...
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| Sudden unilateral hearing loss w/constant pulsitile tinnitus | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am a 33 year old female and back in September 2008 I went too see an ENT with sudden hearing loss ...
A: Unfortunately, you will have to be patient. And, again unfortunately, more times than not, there is ...
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| Constant ear fluid... | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Many mornings I will wake up and my ear feels like it has fluid in it, but won't be stopped up at ...
A: With constant stuffiness that has been happening for years, you need to consult an ear specialist. ...
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| Nerve damage of the ear | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am totally deaf in my right ear and the recent results from my MFI scan were ok. The specialist ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if the same thing will happen to your left ear. The best ...
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| ringing in ears | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with ear effusion in my right ear. And since March 25th, I have had a ...
A: Bracha, You need to follow your physician's advice and not take any more medication without his ...
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| myringotomy in adult | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am 44 yrs old. I recently was treated with 2 rounds of antibiotics and 1 round of prednisone for ...
A: Although Myringotomies are more common in children, many adults have to get them as well. The major ...
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| Ear question | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I recently took an indoor kayaking lesson where I was under water for brief periods of time. After ...
A: There can be any number of causes. Being underwater, even for brief periods of time, may cause the ...
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| beating in my left ear | 4/29/2009 |
Q: For the past several days I have been hearing, occassionally throughout the day, a beating or ...
A: The symptoms you describe can be due to just about anything....from a foreign object in the ear, ...
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| Hearing Loss | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My mom has been suffering this Meniere's disease and the symptom has stabilized for 6 years. Now she ...
A: Yes, hearing aids can help your mom not only improve her hearing, but possibly with her tinnitus as ...
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| whooshing/muffling/shock in head | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 50 yo female who has MS. Back in Jan., I started experiencing this shock like in my head and ...
A: The symptoms you experience are not at all uncommon with MS. Because MS affects neural ...
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| ears @ nose | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have consant ringing and humming in my ears, they also feel like they need to pop all the time. My ...
A: From the symptoms you describe, it does sound as if you are having Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ...
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| Non-BPPV Otolith Dysfunction | 4/19/2009 |
Q: My ENT consultant has said that I have an otolith dysfunction where my otoconia have become ...
A: I am not sure what your ENT means by non-BPPV otolith dysfunction. Has he had any tests done? For ...
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| Echo chamber and reverb in left ear | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Jacobster, For the last 6 weeks I have experienced 24/7 an echo-like wind tunnel sound in my left ...
A: The diagnosis of patent ET is done mainly by symptomology. The patulous eustachian tube is ...
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| Gaze Stabilisation Exercises due to Otolith Dysfunction | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have been referred to a neurotologist at the other end of the country (as there aren't any near ...
A: I wish I could help you, but I have never seen instructions such as these. For otolithic problems, ...
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| Water in ear after myringotomy | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Jacobster, My son (17 months old) had a myringotomy procedure about a week and half ago. While I ...
A: I understand your concern. A little bit of water, for example, as in a splash, will probably not do ...
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| blocked ear getting worst | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me with some advise. A few months ago i noticed that if i were to remove wax ...
A: I'm not sure what you are asking, but my suggestions are to seek the advice of an ear specialist and ...
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| Chinese young man seaking for help:) | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 27years old Chinese youngman. In my very young age , i am quite sensitive to sounds. For ...
A: I need to know, have you ever had your hearing evaluated? You need to know whether or not you have a ...
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| Sound distortion in one ear | 4/1/2009 |
Q: For the past 3 days, sounds in my left ear are perceived to be a full tone higher than when ...
A: There is something known as the right ear advantage meaning that the left hemisphere of the brain ...
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| Tinnitus | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i have had a ringing in my ears for the last month, it started in the right ear and it had a fast ...
A: There are just so many different causes of tinnitus, that I would not even venture to guess without ...
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| Hearing distortion/pitch shift | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I recently began suffering from an odd hearing disorder that I would like your opinion on. While I ...
A: There is a test for ETD that an audiologist can perform easily. Another alternative would be to ...
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| Hearing distortion/pitch shift | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I recently began suffering from an odd hearing disorder that I would like your opinion on. While I ...
A: Sounds to me as if you may have some type of Middle Ear problem going on here....especially with the ...
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| cholesteatoma | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My name is Kyle and I was recently discharged from the Marine Corps because I was diagnosed with a ...
A: I cannot even begin to guess the cost...especially since there are just too many variables. Do you ...
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| Cholestoma | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me what Cholestoma is - I have a client awaiting surgical investigations to exclude ...
A: When the ear drum is perforated, or retracted (pulled in due to negative pressure in the middle ...
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| does flying make hearing loss baby worse | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My baby is diagnosed (bera test) with a sensorineural hearing loss of 40 decibel in both ears. We ...
A: I applaud you on being concerned about your baby's hearing. Usually flying will not affect a ...
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| permanent T tubes | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a t tube that was put in about 10 years ago. Since Oct. my ear has plugged up 4 times. It ...
A: Yes...a tube can malfunction. That is usually due to a blockage with debris, wax, blood, ...
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| Dizziness, ear ache = ear infection? | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Yesterday evening at the gym, a gym buddy of mine used one of my earbuds to listen to a song. I ...
A: Although there is an slight chance the two occurrences may be related, I really doubt it especially ...
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| child mumps | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My 11yr old daughter has first had the symptoms of mumps(swelling of glands)on 20/3/09 and started ...
A: Mumps is a viral infection which can spread to the auditory apparatus. With your daughter's ...
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| inner ear problems | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with labrynthitis. Will this ever go completely away? I have seen a ...
A: I can understand your concern. Labyrinthitis, a viral infection of the vestibular/balance portion ...
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| Ear noise- pressure | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have been looking for help on a ear problem I have been having (maybe 2 weeks now). My left ear ...
A: The presence of fluid in the middle ear suggests that there is a disorder with the function of the ...
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| CAPD and Brain Stem INjury | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My 8 y.o. daughter is being tested for CAPD. When she was about 3 y.o. she fell, resulting in a ...
A: There always exists the possibility that a traumatic head injury results in an auditory processing ...
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| Dizzy Spells | 3/22/2009 |
Q: For about three months now, I have been having dizzy spells. These can last from a few seconds to a ...
A: Dix-Hallpike is the test of choice for Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo (BPPV), vertigo that ...
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| Humming in ears | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My right ear pops a lot.(the same sensation you get on an airplane) At night when I'm sleeping mucus ...
A: Tenderness around the cheekbones and under the eye is very often due to sinus inflammation. Since ...
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| Fullness in ear | 3/21/2009 |
Q: About a week in a half ago, I came down with a bad cold, I started taking a Z pak, most of my cold ...
A: I am sorry, but it is not within my expertise - nor would it be ethical or even legal - to recommend ...
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| ear canal closure | 3/20/2009 |
Q: should i contact my doctor about this problem??? and can an operation be had for openning up my ear ...
A: It all depends on why your ear canal is closing. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon, as we grow ...
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| Post-Cold Ear Ringing | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I had a cold and am left with a ringing ear. One doc said try nasal spray and my other doc said try ...
A: It is possible that the ringing may not be entirely due to the cold. You need to have your hearing ...
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| Fullness in ear | 3/18/2009 |
Q: About a week in a half ago, I came down with a bad cold, I started taking a Z pak, most of my cold ...
A: You need to return to your ENT and have your hearing checked, especially your middle ear. It is ...
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| Tiny holes at top of ears | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have a tiny hole at the top of each of my ears. Please could someone tell me what it is. I have ...
A: What you have is known as a preauricular cyst, or more commonly called an ear pit. That hole is an ...
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| going deaf | 3/17/2009 |
Q: about 7months ago i started to lose my hearing in my right ear it comes and goes when im outside i ...
A: Without knowing more about your history, I really cannot even begin to guess about why your hearing ...
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| Eardrum Rupture? | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I just want to know if this sounds like a ruptured eardrum. Last night (Sunday) I went swimming and ...
A: I think you should not wait the two weeks. You are experiencing pain, dizziness, sensitivity to ...
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| chronic severe ear pain | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I'm 26 I have severe ear pain in my right ear constantly for a month now. I've been to my primary ...
A: Have you consulted a neurologist? It is possible that there is irritation to the nerve on that side ...
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| earches for 4 years | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I need some advice. I have had recurrent earaches for 4 years. I get them every 1 to 3 weeks and it ...
A: Have you had your hearing tested by an audiologist? Your symptoms can be due to any number of ...
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| eustachian tube dysfunction | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I have seen an ENT and have been diagnosed with ETD & Tinnutis, (ear stuffness and ringing, ...
A: I would suggest two things: your loss of taste may or may not be due to the sinus problem. Clicking ...
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| Ear Muffled and.. | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am not a musician however, I listen to friends bands and go to concerts frequently without ear ...
A: Yes, you need to consult an ear specialist and have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. If you ...
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| My ears tested ok, but I still can't understand what folks are saying... | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I work with the public and find that I often cannot understand what folks are saying to me across ...
A: You leave out a very important bit of information - your age. Usually, as we get a bit older, ...
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| labrythitis | 3/11/2009 |
Q: On january 13,09 i suddenly had a dizzy spell, that resulted in vomiting, and loss of balance. i ...
A: Aural fullness feels like your ears are stuffed with cotton or even like your ears are going to ...
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| Ringing in ears | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am 36 never had ear problems or grommets as a child. Woke up with ringing in one ear 5 weeks ago, ...
A: You do not mention whether you have had a full audiological work-up. That is the first place to ...
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| labrythitis | 3/10/2009 |
Q: On january 13,09 i suddenly had a dizzy spell, that resulted in vomiting, and loss of balance. i ...
A: I can certainly understand your confusion and depression. There are many causes of vertigo and ...
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| ear infections | 3/9/2009 |
Q: i have gobs of ear infections tubes in ear right ear started with some sand getting in there 15 ...
A: Unfortunately, yes...it is very possible that a patch doesn't take. In cases like that, the doctor ...
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| distortion | 3/9/2009 |
Q: i am experienceing hearing distortion in both ears after attending a club at about 12am-2:30am i ...
A: Hearing loss after a concert - especially when no ear protection is used - is not uncommon. The ...
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| Ear Pain | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I'm a 42 yr old male. I get ear pain on occasion in my right ear- lasts for 1-2 days and then its ...
A: The good news is that the ENT couldn't find anything "wrong." My suggestion would be to consult a ...
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| Treatment of viral inner ear nerve damage | 3/7/2009 |
Q: ! I had a bad sinus cold about a month ago and a few days later my ears felt stopped up. I then ...
A: This may not be what you want to hear, but I agree totally with the ENT's assessment. The greatest ...
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| crusty blood in eft ear | 3/6/2009 |
Q: i woke up today to find some dried crusty blood in my left ear. and as i clean it there were some ...
A: Blood in the ear is not a good sign. It can be something as simple as a scratched canal or as ...
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| Singing lessons for boys | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Our son is 14 and his voice hasn't broken yet. He's a musician in a band and every weekend he is ...
A: I agree with you...proper vocal use is important at any and every age. If he is indeed misusing his ...
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| ear pressure? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning with my right ear feeling like it's very "full" (lots of pressure) and a ...
A: It is probably best for you to consult an ENT (ear specialist) and have your hearing evaluated by an ...
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| hearing | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My 5yrs old was dignost with conductive hearing loss what that means? i haven't seen the specialist ...
A: Who diagnosed him? Did he have his hearing checked by an audiologist? What specialist are you ...
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| Tinnitus and Ear wax | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have bilateral tinnitus in both ears for a few years and have always had my ears cleaned by a ...
A: You need to have your ears checked and cleaned by an ENT. They have the proper equipment, e.g., ...
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| Eye pain, congestion, and fullness in ears but no sinus infection | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have had the following symptoms since October of 2008: * Eye redness (Rt. eye) * Eye pain ...
A: Some of these symptoms, e.g., light sensitivity and flashes of light, may be related to a type of ...
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| ear aches | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i hav recently noticed a sharp earache in my right ear and after about 2 days after i first got it i ...
A: It sounds as if you may be getting a middle ear infection. Do you now or have you recently had a ...
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| Ear infection | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My son is 39 years old and has a history of allergies (animal dander and peanuts). He is currently ...
A: May I ask...is your son being treated by an ear specialist? Many times a general physician will see ...
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| Ruptured ear drum and fungal ear infection | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My mother is 63 and has been dealing with ear problems for about a month. Initially, she was ...
A: Who treated your mother? Was she treated by an ENT? Without seeing your mother and knowing the ...
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| ear tube surgery | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had a tube placed in my ear yesterday. I cannot hear out of that ear, it sound like it is full of ...
A: It's very possible that the tube may be blocked with drainage from the middle ear or even blood. I ...
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| high pitch vibration mainly in left ear | 2/21/2009 |
Q: For the past three years I have continued to experience a ringing in my ear. At first it was on an ...
A: I am going to refer you to this site: www.ata.org. It is the website of the American Tinnitus ...
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| ABR test need clarification | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I need help. I have had problems being diagnosed. I currently suffer from a muffled ear, intermitant ...
A: The ABR is a test of the integrity of the auditory nerve and its ability to properly transmit a ...
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| Very fast ear popping | 2/19/2009 |
Q: about 2 months ago I noticed that my ears would pop very very fast (about 10 times in a row or so). ...
A: It sounds as if you may be experiencing a myoclonus - rapid rhythmic contraction - in one of the ...
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| Hearing Health pill? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Have you heard about Hearing Health pill by an American company called Premier Micronutrient ...
A: If you were to check the ingredients in this pill, you will see that is contains nothing more than ...
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| Stopped up ears | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Help. Two weeks ago, I was sneezing and coughing and being a Diabetic and a High Blood Pressure ...
A: You need to see an ENT - not a cardiologist - for your ear problems. The ENT and an audiologist are ...
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| Constant Disequilibrium | 2/17/2009 |
Q: 5 months ago I developed a balance problem: a constant feeling of disequlibrium and instability, ...
A: From your description of you symptoms, you very well may have a vestibular (inner ear) disorder. ...
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| son's ear problems | 2/17/2009 |
Q: my 12 year old son has had a 4 set of tubes in his ears, and recently his allergy doctor mentioned ...
A: Your child has a history of middle ear problems and now he is complaining of ears ringing and ...
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| hearing loss | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I started experiencing hearing loss in my right ear after a cold. I would wake up in the morning ...
A: Sounds as if you may have Eustachian Tube dysfunction which could lead to fluid buildup and possible ...
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| ear infection symptom persisting | 2/16/2009 |
Q: experienced fullness in right ear, occasional pain,draining periodically from right ear down throat ...
A: Based on your symptoms, this is a matter for an ear specialist. If you were not happy with the one ...
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| ear congestion | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old daughter has a history of allergies for which she is being treated. She seems to ...
A: Debrox doesn't really remove wax; it just makes is softer so it is easier to remove. It sounds as ...
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| ear infection symptom persisting | 2/14/2009 |
Q: experienced fullness in right ear, occasional pain,draining periodically from right ear down throat ...
A: You need to be evaluated by an ear specialist - ENT - immediately. What hearing tests were done? ...
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| Hearing - Toddler | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Our son is now 18 months. He does not respond to his name, does not point, does not look at you ...
A: At 18 months, your son should have a vocabulary of at least 20 words. Since he doesn't, your son ...
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| Audiologist vs ENT | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.5 year old daughter who had a dr. office hearing screening this past summer. She missed ...
A: An audiologist is the healthcare professional who evaluates, identifies, and diagnoses hearing ...
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| overnight hearing loss | 2/5/2009 |
Q: the other night i fell asleep hearing just fine but when i woke up i noticed my left ear was kinda ...
A: Sudden hearing loss of any type is a medical emergency. It may be something like an ear infection ...
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| Ear fullness/pressure | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have been to 2 ENT one says I have TMD ( I had an MRI to confirm TMD) and the other not sure, gave ...
A: Your symptoms are very consistent with Eustachian tube dysfunction. From the description of your ...
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| ear fluid/dizziness | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I recently went to a clinic over a weekend because of bad headache, facial pain and dizziness. The ...
A: First...yes, it is possible to have dizziness as a result of fluid in the ears. Next, it is ...
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| vertigo and ringing in ears | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My mom for the past couple of months has been experiencing ringing in her ears with bouts of ...
A: Your mother needs to be evaluated by an ear specialist. There are many conditions that can cause ...
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| Ear issues | 2/2/2009 |
Q: 2 years ago I had a bad cold. At one point when I sneezed both of my ears popped. It was wonderful ...
A: When you went to the ENT, were you given a complete audiological evaluation including a test of ...
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| two hole outer ear wisdom holes | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i was born with two holes on both sides of my outer ear where the ear connect to the head,i have ...
A: What you have are known as Preauricular Pits. They are not at all uncommon. Preauricular pits are ...
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| deafness, dizziness and balance | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have lost all hearing in one ear ( woke up totally deaf in left ear and only 25% hearing in right ...
A: With such difficulty hearing, why do you not want hearing aids? They will dramatically improve the ...
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| Ear fungal infection and pregnancy | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I've been dealing with a strong ear fungal infection in my left ear, Now, 7 months later in my ...
A: There really is no indication that I can find that would suggest any danger to your pregnancy either ...
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| Ear fullness with crackling/clicking noises | 1/30/2009 |
Q: After two root canals in 11/08, I developed facial muscle spasms. They have since resolved with ...
A: The spasms may or may not resolve over time. It all depends on their cause. A neurologist would ...
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| hearing amplified | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My left ear seems to be amplifying sound. This happen once before but went away shortly. This time ...
A: You need to consult an ear specialist and have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. It sounds ...
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| ear vibrations | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have Multiple Sclerosis and I have been experiencing ear vibrations/vertigo and dizziness on and ...
A: I think your best bet would be to consult an audiologist. There are some specialized hearing aids ...
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| My 7 year old Grandson | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My Grandson, has been having this problem where everything seems louder to him, ie. his mother will ...
A: You need to have your grandson's hearing checked, especially for middle ear problems. Many times ...
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| Ear fullness with crackling/clicking noises | 1/27/2009 |
Q: After two root canals in 11/08, I developed facial muscle spasms. They have since resolved with ...
A: Usually the symptoms you describe are associated with either a dysfunction of the Eustachian Tube or ...
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| ear vibrations | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have Multiple Sclerosis and I have been experiencing ear vibrations/vertigo and dizziness on and ...
A: Many of the symptoms you describe, e.g., vertigo, tinnitus, are common in MS. There are several ...
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| popping in ear | 1/26/2009 |
Q: For the past few weeks I have been experiencing a noise in my ear that sounds like a bubble popping. ...
A: Usually, a popping sound in the ear is some indication of a dysfunction in the Eustachian tube. The ...
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| Fluttering and Popping noises in Ear | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I've had fluttering and popping noises in my ear for over 1 year now. ETD was diagnosed. A recent ...
A: Fluttering can be a sign of myoclonus, a contraction of one of the small muscles in the middle ear. ...
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| clicking popping, fullness in ear | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I am 35. I read about palatal myoclonus, and I am not sure about spasms in the inner ear, or my ...
A: Chiropracters expertise is in spinal manipulation. I would suggest you first consult with your ENT ...
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| wooshing in my left ear | 1/24/2009 |
Q: For some years now I can hear wooshing noise as in a heartbeat in my left ear. One doctor says its ...
A: Although whooshing/pulsatile noise in the ear is not uncommon, it still needs to be evaluated by an ...
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| fullness in ear, clicking and popping | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have been suffering from fullness in my left ear, and pressure just below the ear, that builds and ...
A: You left out one important bit of history - your age. A clicking sound is symptomatic of something ...
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| Hyperacusis? Vestibular problem? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Jacobster -- I have an interesting problem which I'm hoping you can comment on. A little over six ...
A: It is not unusual to experience some of the symptoms you describe after surgery. A lot of times it ...
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| periodic sharp pain in ear | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I've never had an ear infection but I've developed this sudden sharp pain in my left ear. Cold air ...
A: If this pain is so intense as to cause neck spasms, you need to consult a physician. There are ...
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| Ear humming- Ototoxicity | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had a sinus infection and was put on the z-pack. Soon after taking this medicine, I ...
A: Z-pak is given as a short-term antibiotic treatment. Any ototoxic effects should resolve after you ...
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| speak therapy? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: i'm completely deaf in 1 ear and in addition, have relocated form europe to usa at age 10 and had to ...
A: Yes, you most likely will benefit greatly from speech therapy. I suggest that you look up this ...
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| tinnitus in right ear after facelift surgery | 1/21/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help me. i had dried blood in my right ear after a facelift 24 days ago. the ear felt ...
A: Usually, tinnitus is caused by inner ear problems. However, it can also be caused by inflammation ...
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| Stopped Up Ears | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My ears stop up on me any time that I am involved in physical activity. For example: They stop up ...
A: It seems like you may have a Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Based on your symptoms, it may be ...
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| Is it vertigo? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: it has lasted 5 days now and it is not getting any better. I feel tired all the time. The only time ...
A: Yes, I am familiar with MDD. Have you seen an ENT? You probably should have a balance test, called ...
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| tinnitus in right ear after facelift surgery | 1/20/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help me. i had dried blood in my right ear after a facelift 24 days ago. the ear felt ...
A: I have seen hearing loss, tinnitus and numbness on several occasions after a face lift. There are ...
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| Plugged Ears | 1/17/2009 |
Q: For the past couple years, whenever I get a head cold my ears get very plugged. I've been taking ...
A: You may very well have a Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. You need to consult an Ear specialist (ENT) ...
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| ear sounds | 1/16/2009 |
Q: When I lie down I hear two musical notes over and over in my left ear, not always the same length or ...
A: yes, I have heard of this complaint. Without knowing the exact cause, I cannot tell you how to get ...
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| hissing and clicking in right ear | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have had a chest infection and have now been left with hissing and clicking in right ear, have ...
A: Any sound in the ear that is not caused by something in the environment is tinnitus. There are ...
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| Hyperacute Hearing | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am 13 years old and am worried that I may have hyperacusis. In class, I'm always asking for things ...
A: I must first say that you sound very mature for your age...very few people are as concerned about ...
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| Can earplugs block loudspeakers? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My local bus service has adopted loudspeakers that make a very loud announcement when the bus is ...
A: Yes...there are commercial over-the-counter earplugs made either of foam or silicone. You can buy ...
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| Ear Discomfort | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am having a rather annoying fluttering feeling in my ear. I have had a cold but am almost over ...
A: The fluttering you hear may be caused by contractions of a little muscle in your middle ear. It may ...
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| Ear ache | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have had an earache for several weeks. I don't have an infection! Been to my doctor with no ...
A: Do you have any other symptoms? Did an audiologist evaluate your hearing? Do you have any tingling ...
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| Sinus Issues and Altitude | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 11 yr old daughter was recently sick with fever lasting 3 days, but no other symptoms. At her ...
A: Even with gradual changes in altitude, it is possible for an already compromised middle ear system ...
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| sudden ear loss and ringing right ear | 1/14/2009 |
Q: 40 year old male excellent hearing, no trauma or sudden loud noises, no history of ear infections, ...
A: I'm not quite sure there is much more that you can do. It is always possible that the fluid from the ...
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| Brain 5th ventricle and noise sensitivity | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I had a total body scan done and they saw a 5th ventricle in my brain and serious sinus problems ...
A: Sorry for not explaining. An ENT is a medical physician that specializes in the Ear-Nose-Throat. ...
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| Hard of Hearing | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a 25 year old female and do not have any health problems, my problem is that I sometimes do not ...
A: My first recommendation is that you have a complete audiological workup by an audiologist. Even at ...
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| ear pain. | 1/11/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you would be able to shed some light on the ear pain that i have been ...
A: If you haven't already done so, I suggest that you consult a neurologist. There are many nerves in ...
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| Brain 5th ventricle and noise sensitivity | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I had a total body scan done and they saw a 5th ventricle in my brain and serious sinus problems ...
A: I know of no documentation relating a 5th ventricle to noise sensitivity. TMJ, on the other hand, ...
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| ear pressure for a month, im suffering please help | 1/9/2009 |
Q: about a month ago i was washing my hair in the bathtub faucet, i was tired(newborn in the house) and ...
A: In all honesty, the lotion itself probably would have not caused any problems as it would have been ...
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| HOLE NEAR THE TOP OF EAR | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My father also has the same thing. I have no idea what it is. Is it good or bad?
A: What you have is neither good nor bad. You and your father have what is known as an ear pit, or ...
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| High Pitched Ringing Ramsey hunt Syndrome | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have lived with this ringing in my right ear for some time now. Sometimes it gets worse. ...
A: The residual hearing loss and tinnitus from RHS can be devastating because of the quickness of ...
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| Daily dizziness | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have been experiencing daily dizziness, tinnitus, earache/pressure, swollen glands (including ...
A: After experiencing your symptoms on a daily basis for three months, you need to return to your ENT ...
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| hearing loss | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I've been passed around to every known specialists on hearing loss and none have come up with any ...
A: Unfortunately, you may never find out the reason you lost your hearing. Although it is more likely ...
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| dizzy after cruise | 12/21/2008 |
Q: About 3 years ago I twisted my neck and experienced acute phases of TMJ. I had tinnitus, jaw pain, ...
A: I'm not quite sure what you are asking. MDD is an inner ear disorder. The jaw pain, ear pain and ...
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| Undiagnosed ear pain | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I sent you the following and got a response saying you don't understand myAbout 7 years ago I was an ...
A: When I get questions like yours, I become a bit concerned. First, I am an audiologist whose ...
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| dizzy after cruise | 12/19/2008 |
Q: About 3 years ago I twisted my neck and experienced acute phases of TMJ. I had tinnitus, jaw pain, ...
A: There are possible connections, yet it is more probably that you are suffering from an inner ear ...
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| Vertigo, tinnitus, loss of hearing right ear | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 44 yo male that is otherwise healthy. I smoke, drink alcohol on occasion, and have at most ...
A: It seems as if you've had a pretty thorough workup. The only other tests that may have been ordered ...
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| ringing in one ear | 12/10/2008 |
Q: i hear a slight ringing in one ear(left ear) from past two days. i can hear it only when i am in a ...
A: Without the proper testing, I cannot tell whether or not you have an acoustic neuroma. Yes, ...
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| Ear Issue | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I recently went into my ear doctor's who told me I have a slight loss of high-frequency ...
A: The 6-day dose pack of prednisone that your doctor prescribed is a short-term dosage and has very ...
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| ringing in one ear | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i hear a slight ringing in one ear(left ear) from past two days. i can hear it only when i am in a ...
A: Tinnitus, the term for the ringing in your ears, is usually the result of nerve damage in the ear. ...
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| ear vibrations | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I wanted to ask a follow-up question regarding the vibrations I am having in my right ear. I had ...
A: Hairs really do not cause the vibrations you are talking about. Vibrations are usually caused by a ...
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| Otology Exam | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a 40 yrold male who has severe bilateral sensourinural hearing loss and I'm not having troubel ...
A: The only one who can truly evaluate hearing loss is an audiologist. The audiologist is also the ...
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| ear fullness | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Often when I stand after sitting for a period of time, my ears feel full and hear a wooshing sound ...
A: What you are experiencing is a type of tinnitus that may be cause by a change in blood flow in a ...
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| Ear vibrations | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have been having vibrations or fluttering in my right ear. It has gotten progressively worse ...
A: This sensation can be caused by a few things. First, the fluttering/vibrations may be caused by a ...
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| earache and eye problem | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you can have dull but constant inner ear pain from allergies? and only on my ...
A: You should return to your dentist. It is possible that there is a relationship between the cavity ...
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| my 9yr. old and her ears | 12/3/2008 |
Q: the school nurse just called to tell me samantha has failed her hearing test...I'm so sick over this ...
A: There are so many reasons why a 9-year-old could fail a school hearing test. First, you must ...
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| earache and eye problem | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if you can have dull but constant inner ear pain from allergies? and only on my ...
A: Have you had your eye checked out? The ear and eye problems may be totally unrelated. Next, since ...
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| vertigo/boat induced | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I also had boat induced vertigo two years ago after taking a cruise. The last night was very rough ...
A: You tell me that the doctors do not TREAT vertigo, but have you had a full evaluation? Only an ...
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| chronic nausea and tinnitus | 11/26/2008 |
Q: i have been suffering from chronic nausea(without vomiting) and constant loud tiinitus for about 2 ...
A: My first question is: have you seen any other specialists? Nausea has many causes, and inner ear ...
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| Tinnitus treatments | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I am age 22, have tinnitus and it is very loud..I got it from loud sound exposures ...
A: As I said, the neuromonics is expensive, but it has had great success. There are also biofeedback, ...
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| Tinnitus treatments | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I am age 22, have tinnitus and it is very loud..I got it from loud sound exposures ...
A: Before you try anything, you must be fully evaluated by an ENT and audiologist. Have you done this? ...
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| distortion caused by explosion | 11/24/2008 |
Q: It's been 2 1/5 months since i was exposed to a rocket explosion which caused a reduction of about ...
A: I'm now a bit confused. Exactly what type of distortion are you talking about? It seems your ...
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| draining my right ear | 11/23/2008 |
Q: After seeing my regular MD, a chiropractor and an ENT I have been on two rounds of antibiotics, been ...
A: Has your ENT seen the fluid still in your ear? Or do you just feel as if you still have fluid? If ...
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| distortion caused by explosion | 11/22/2008 |
Q: It's been 2 1/5 months since i was exposed to a rocket explosion which caused a reduction of about ...
A: Unfortunately, distortion is a symptom of nerve damage. Sometimes, hearing loss due to acute trauma ...
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| dizziness, head pain, fulness, congestion | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Help.. I have been feeling dizzy for the past week, get very congested one minute with a sensation ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if you may have a sinus infection/inflammation. The treatment ...
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| ? Hearing Loss - 5 yr old female | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My daughter just underwent her 5 yr. old checkup (shots & the whole 9 yrds). The hearing test ...
A: Before I can have any thoughts, I need a lot more information. First, when you say your daughter ...
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| stapedial myoclonus | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Is there any treatment other than cutting the muscle surgically? I am pretty sure this is what I ...
A: What makes you think you have stapedial myoclonus (SM)? It is not a common disorder and there are ...
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| Tinnitis in right ear | 11/17/2008 |
Q: On Jan 2005 I had this 4 hr headach. During this headach the pain on the right side of my head ...
A: Tinnitus is a sign that there is neural damage of some type...usually. The fact that you have ...
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| hearing | 11/16/2008 |
Q: when I was a child I has non stop ear infections for 3 years and had 2 sets of tubes put in. I am ...
A: If you are having difficulty hearing, you need to have your ears and hearing assessed immediately by ...
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| Temporal bone involvement in SNHL | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I had 3 craniotomies in the early eighty's. Two of them involved my right temporal ...
A: Damiano: Although I am not an expert per se on imaging studies, I do know that recent research at ...
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| decibel scale of common sounds | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Jacobster: EPA describes 80 DB's as a dishwasher, or a freight train at 15 meters.(Possible ...
A: Dr. Sunshine.... Actually, we do not get to see your e-mail addresses, but from the nature of your ...
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| decibel scale of common sounds | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Jacobster: EPA describes 80 DB's as a dishwasher, or a freight train at 15 meters.(Possible ...
A: 75 dB would roughly be equivalent to a passing car at 7.5 m distance (approx 25 feet), or an ...
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| hearing test | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 35 year old man. Yesterday I went through a hearing test. It was ok in general, apart from ...
A: The type of loss you have is the beginning of presbycusis - the loss of hearing that gradually ...
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| hole on right side of my sons head | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My son has a hole on the upper right side of his head, right now it is very swollen and leaking this ...
A: Your son has what is known as an ear pit, or preauricular cyst. Preauricular pits are located near ...
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| Ear Pressure | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Since January of this year I have been having huge ear problems. When I go to sleep and wake up on ...
A: Have you consulted a dentist? I have heard of these symptoms sometimes occuring in people with ...
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| ear pain | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have been having ear pain(in both ears) for the past 2 years. I get the pain on and off every ...
A: It is possible that these two symptoms are not related. From your description, the ear pain could ...
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| Children's Fitness Center - Music Levels | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Recently took my daughter to a small children's fitness facility with low ceilings located in a ...
A: The main governing body would be the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Here is ...
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| dizzyness, plugged ear/fullness nausea, pulse in head | 11/10/2008 |
Q: over the last 6years i have been having positional vertigo, fullness in my ears, feeling of having ...
A: My suggestion is simple: you need to consult another doctor, an ear specialist. Although some of ...
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| Children's Fitness Center - Music Levels | 11/9/2008 |
Q: Recently took my daughter to a small children's fitness facility with low ceilings located in a ...
A: This is an important and timely question. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is not only ...
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| dizziness due to tubes in ear? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: my son had tubes put in left ear, they would fall out and dr would insert new ones, that was manny ...
A: The dizziness could stem from a problem in the inner ear, not as a result of the tubes that were ...
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| CT scan of temporal bone | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I just got the CD of images of my son's ears. I'll be reviewing them Monday with his doctor but I'm ...
A: You need to go over the films with your own doctor. If after the consult, you want a second ...
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| ear ringing | 11/5/2008 |
Q: i'm 32 years old and i've had ringing in my both ears for more then 10 years. visited a lot of ...
A: Are you still taking the supplement? Most diet supplements stimulate metabolism and heart rate and ...
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| Possible EVA LVA in 5 year old | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My son has mild/moderate sensorineural hearing loss in one ear only. We have him scheduled for a CT ...
A: Approximately 5-15% of children with sensorineural hearing loss have EVA. The loss is usually ...
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| vertigo during adrenaline rush | 10/28/2008 |
Q: For 8 years know I have been having vertigo with nystagmus during fight or flight responses and ...
A: Adrenaline can also affect blood pressure, vasoconstriction and heart rate, so my first question is: ...
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| Allergy, Ears, Ringing | 10/28/2008 |
Q: For the last 20 years or so I've had ringing in my right ear and was told by an ENT (20 yrs ago) ...
A: A LOT has changed in 20 years; therefore, the first thing you must do is consult an ENT and get a ...
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| annoying noise | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I work in a paper mill company with a lot of loud noises. Some noises are high pitch safety ...
A: With the description of your injuries, any number of factors can be causing the humming. But two ...
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| ear pain dizzy | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i went back to my SENT who is great and it had gotten clogged he unclogged it. now its been almost ...
A: Ear pain and dizziness are never normal. Up to your last statement I was in agreement with your ENT ...
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| Wind Sounds! | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing a fan sound that never shuts off.This sound comes in and gets louder if there is ...
A: It is very possible that what you are experiencing is the result of an open (patulous) Eustachian ...
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| Thyroid glands | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a brother that has been deaf since birth. I believe it had something to do with his thyroid ...
A: Does your brother have Pendred syndrome? Pendred syndrome is an inherited syndrome which consists of ...
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| BSc Audiology | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently in year 13, thinking of applying for audiology for my undergraduate program. I was ...
A: Yes, you can still specialize in ORL (otorhinolaryngology) after undergraduate studies in Audiology. ...
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| viral infection resulting in tinnitus/hearing loss | 10/23/2008 |
Q: On 9/28/08 I experience an episode of dizziness that lasted about 15mins, my tongue felt funny, my ...
A: Yes, it is possible to have the tinnitus that long especially after viral infections and/or ...
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| Ear Ringing | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have had ringing in my ear for about 2 weeks now. A week ago I went to the doctor and he said I ...
A: Have you checked with your doctor that your symptoms have not gotten better? Fluid in the middle ear ...
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| viral infection resulting in tinnitus/hearing loss | 10/21/2008 |
Q: On 9/28/08 I experience an episode of dizziness that lasted about 15mins, my tongue felt funny, my ...
A: Your ENT is absolutely correct in ordering the BSER. Dizziness and tinnitus have many causes. They ...
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| CPAP and Hearing Loss | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have been using CPAP for approx 5 years and lately have begun to notice a constant ringing in my ...
A: Sorry to take so long in answering, but I have been checking into references. I have yet to see any ...
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| does flying cause my vertigo? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: My problem started 2 yrs ago whilst i was on holiday, I collapsed around the pool and what followed ...
A: Was the original incident also after an air flight or were you ever on a boat? This is not uncommon ...
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| vibration in the ear | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i just was looking on the website, i'm from australia and have had a vibration problem for about 9 ...
A: Tell me, is there any relationship between the vibration and noise? Do you also hear a clicking ...
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| ear | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I born with a small hole above my ear it release a nasty smelly yellow liquid thing,what causes it ...
A: What you have is known as a preauricular ear pit. It is not uncommon. Preauricular pits are located ...
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| ear | 10/16/2008 |
Q: For the past 3 years whenever I lie on my left side I always feel and hear like a thumping noise, ...
A: You say you have been suffering from this for three years? Have you seen an ENT yet? If not, I ...
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| 19 month old hearing and speech | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My 19 month old son has no words. We recently went to have his speech and hearing tested. They ...
A: At 19 months, most toddlers learn to say about six clear words but continue to babble in their own ...
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| Follow Up--mTBI and ETD | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Dr Jacobster, I just wanted to follow up with you and ask you some more questions. If you recall, I ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are still having so many problems. There are essentially two basic parts to ...
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| Hearing loss in 5 year old | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old has been diagnosed with a sensoneural hearing loss. Well actually, we're going back ...
A: JLN is not common and I personally have only seen one or two cases. The profound hearing loss is ...
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| Hearing loss in 5 year old | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old has been diagnosed with a sensoneural hearing loss. Well actually, we're going back ...
A: At five years of age, even a mild hearing loss can cause problems with cognitive and language ...
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| Something in throat/ear | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 62-year-old female. I had sinus surgery and septoplasty in May 2007 after months of a nasty ...
A: There are any number of reasons for drop attacks. I agree that you cannot just assume that this is ...
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| hole with smelly discharge | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My 12 years old daughter was born with this hole just above her ear and it has a smelly discharge if ...
A: Your daughter has what is known as an ear pit, or preauricular cyst. Preauricular pits are located ...
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| Tinnitus and Tubes In Ears | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am asking this question as a result of knowing that I will need a hearing screening to be accepted ...
A: Three years is a long time for tubes to remain in place. By remaining in place so long, it is very ...
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| Tinnitus and Hearing loss | 9/25/2008 |
Q: In June of this year, I was in the pool with my son, he had a mouth full of water and he managed to ...
A: You suffered a trauma to the ear. Depending on the severity of the trauma, the loss could be ...
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| Earache after Ear Tube surgery | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have been having a recurrent earache for the last couple weeks. I also have migraines, so I had ...
A: Although it is a lot more common to do tubes in kids, I have seen a lot of adults with tubes. And, ...
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| Earache after Ear Tube surgery | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have been having a recurrent earache for the last couple weeks. I also have migraines, so I had ...
A: My very first reaction is that this ENT claims that he usually does not do ear tubes in adults, yet ...
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| ear fullness/chronic discomfort | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have a very bothersome condition that developed a couple of months ago. I am ...
A: Since I am not a dentist, I am not sure of the treatment of an abscess. I do know that root canal ...
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| ears | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have hearing loss in right ear happened overnight feel a lot of preasure no pain or discharge doc ...
A: First, have you asked your doctor this question? If not, I strongly suggest you ask him. Swelling ...
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| Persistent Tinnitus After Cancer Tratment | 9/18/2008 |
Q: and thank you for your help. Last year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After surgery, I was ...
A: Chemotherapy agents and many antibiotics, as well as many other drugs, are ototoxic, meaning they do ...
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| ear tubes | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have a couple. I have a 19 mth. old daughter who has Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. She has had ...
A: Yes, doing OAEs with fluid in the ear will not give a true reading. If tympanometry was done, this ...
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| Ears, High Blood Pressure, Heart? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am worried about some dizziness I have had, usually in short spells. I started having the spells ...
A: There are many causes of dizziness. Inner ear problems can result in dizziness. So can rapid ...
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| Dysacusis in one ear | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Dr. Jacobster, Thank you for you willingness to answer my question. I went on a trip around the ...
A: First, I am sorry to hear of your having Cancer. I wish you the best with treatments. Next, from ...
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| ear tubes | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have a couple. I have a 19 mth. old daughter who has Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. She has had ...
A: Did you go to a pediatric audiologist? I do hearing tests in the presence of effusion all the time - ...
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| Sudden hearing loss in the right ear | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I had a sudden hearing loss in my right ear. It was so sudden that i dint even notice it. It was ...
A: I cannot even begin to tell you what the problem is, especially since it has lasted so long. You ...
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| Flush noice upset my 5 year old | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 and he is complaining about automatic flush toilets, he always cover his ears, even if ...
A: Many time, children who have a sensitivity to sounds have some type of hearing impairment. You need ...
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| ear tubes | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a couple. I have a 19 mth. old daughter who has Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. She has had ...
A: to answer the first part, children with Down's Syndrome have a high incidence of middle ear ...
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| help again | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you in the past. Thanks for the info. I am still having issues. I am experiencing ...
A: At this time, without seeing you clinically, I really cannot think of anything other than the ...
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| Heightened sounds - Popping ears | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I woke up this morning with the feeling that the tv (yes I left it on last night) was on volume 100 ...
A: It's very possible that you are suffering from a muscle spasm - myoclonus - in the middle ear ...
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| GLUE EAR OR NEUROSENSORIAL LOSS | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have always had a bit of problem in travels and in elevators with my ears, I usually had the ...
A: You have a lot going on here, but I wish to focus in on an important point. You have an asymmetrical ...
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| help again | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you in the past. Thanks for the info. I am still having issues. I am experiencing ...
A: Very often, the symptoms you describe can be caused by a Patulous ET, that is, an ET that is ...
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| Rumble sound in Left Ear | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Doctor. For a few months now I have had a problem in my left that I would best describe ...
A: What you are experiencing may be due to spasms in the middle ear muscles, known as myoclonus. There ...
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| Acoustic Neuroma | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have hearing loss, tinnitus, ear fullness/pressure in the ear, pain in my cheek, temple, jaw on ...
A: The symptoms you describe can be attributed to any number of conditions. There are several tests ...
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| Barotraumatism | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I dived (7 divings) 2 months ago and I had a barotraumatism to the right ear. I went to see a doctor ...
A: Barotrauma is nothing to fool around with. I have seen divers with barotrauma who suffered permanent ...
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| Temoral bone fracture | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Well hello i am a 19 year old male. I was in a car accident at the beginning on this year i was a ...
A: Unfortunately, CT scans and surgery do not detect nerve damage in the ear itself. Depending on the ...
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| Ear pain | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have had four surgeries on my right ear three were a patch for perforated ear drum. The last was a ...
A: Ear pain caused by loud noises is usually the result of neurological damage to the ear. The damage ...
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| Ear Fluttering | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I was in car wreck in May of 2008. Have had a lot of problems with my neck and arms (numbness). In ...
A: The fluttering you are experiencing may be due to a rapid contraction, myoclonus, of one of the ...
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| Concerned | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I recently started experiencing mild hearing loss. I find myself asking people to repeat often. I ...
A: You need to have your hearing tested by an audiologist. An audiologist is the only person qualified ...
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| help! worried! | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with ETD. I was given a six pack of steroids (methylprednisolone) for ear fullness. ...
A: I do not recall anybody having inflammation and swelling after myringotomy, but I suppose it can ...
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| insect got into my ear | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I got a small insect, maybe a cockroach got into my left ear. Since 18 hours, I could not get it ...
A: One way to get an insect out of the ear is to tilt your head so that the affected ear is upward, ...
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| 10 years of ringing | 9/5/2008 |
Q: about ten years ago I began to experience ringing/fullness and hearing loss in my right ear. At ...
A: What you are experiencing is something called Tullio's phenomenon. It is mostly seen in cases of a ...
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| Fluttering and sharp pain in ears | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have been swimming for several months but have stopped due to an ear problem. I hear fluttering in ...
A: You have a lot of things going on. You state your BP is 67/113...that is not normal. Do you mean ...
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| pressure and distortion in both ears | 9/3/2008 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago, I woke up with a feeling of pressure and faint itching in both ears (though ...
A: Based on your description, it sounds as if you may have a Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD). ...
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| .. | 9/3/2008 |
Q: in my ear it feels as though something is lose and when move it seems as though it has water in ...
A: I'm not sure what your question is, but my suggestion is that you consult an ear specialist. You ...
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| help! worried! | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with ETD. I was given a six pack of steroids (methylprednisolone) for ear fullness. ...
A: My suggestion is very simple: you need to consult another ear specialist. It is not unusual to ...
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| issues with ear pressure | 8/31/2008 |
Q: For pretty much as long as I can remember, every time I fly on an airplane or dive more than a few ...
A: From what you tell me, it seems you have Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD). This is frequently the ...
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| Fractured Temporal Bone/Hearing Loss | 8/30/2008 |
Q: On July 24, Jacob, my 9 year old son, fell backwards 9' from a hay mow and landed on the back of his ...
A: Sorry to hear of your son's trouble. The temporal bone is one of the most complex bones in the body. ...
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| Ear Ache Help! | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking for answers on reoccuring ear aches I've had for over 25 years. I cannot sleep on my ...
A: Is it possible that you grind your teeth or have temporal mandibular joint disorder (TMJ)? A ...
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| Constant pressure & popping | 8/26/2008 |
Q: So this just started about three months ago after flying back from my tip to NYC. It was ...
A: You do not say whether or not you have been evaluated by an ear specialist (ENT). It sounds as if ...
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| internal ear damage? | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My friend and I were hit by a wave at the beach this summer. It was hard enough that she broke her ...
A: Your ear suffered a concussive trauma. There are several things the doctor is concerned about: the ...
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| plugged ears | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Jacobster I am a 60 year old whose ears have been plugged for 15 years. In my late teens I ...
A: Fifteen years is a long time to be suffering. Have you had any testing or evaluation by an ENT? ...
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| Neurologist or Neurotologist? | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this or not, but I thought I'd ask anyway since you have ...
A: Neuro-otologists and neurologists look for different things when looking at MRI/CT scans and ...
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| HELP | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 45 years old man with a hearing loss in my right ear, when I talck with my movil phone I use ...
A: I'm not quite sure what your exact problem is. Do you talk too loudly (I assume when you say "high" ...
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| ear pressure/ear fullness with ringing in ears | 8/20/2008 |
Q: From your previous reply "It sounds as if you may be experiencing the classic symptoms of cochlear ...
A: There is no way to know if it will get worse, better or stay the same and I cannot really comment ...
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| ears | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Since March I started having trouble with both ears. Thinking it was wax I cleaned them out but they ...
A: Did the ear doctor performed any hearing tests? He should have dome, at th every least, ...
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| Dizziness, light headed | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am 43 years old and had a dizzy spell 6 weeks ago and have been having them about once a week ...
A: There are so many causes of dizziness. Problems with the inner ear can cause dizziness but so can ...
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| blocked ears | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I started having blocked ears on Dec. 7, 2007. SInce that time I have seen several ENT's, ...
A: Have you seen a dentist specializing in TMJ? If not, perhaps you should. You can also try wearing ...
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| ringing sound in one ear and right tightness | 8/15/2008 |
Q: have this slight right facial tightness / weakness from the cheek, lip and under the eye. it was ...
A: You have a lot going on here...tinnitus, facial numbness, and neck problems. It is very possible ...
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| wooshing,ringing in ear | 8/14/2008 |
Q: i have a 100% loss of hearing in my right ear.about 18 years ago i had a battery of tests and an ...
A: Tinnitus is a dynamic occurrence. Although it may be the result of nerve damage, there are other ...
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| ear pressure/ear fullness with ringing in ears | 8/13/2008 |
Q: on 7/25/2008 I woke up to a loud ringing & roaring in my ear and a feeling of pressure or fullness ...
A: It sounds as if you may be experiencing the classic symptoms of cochlear hydrops (CH). CH is ...
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| light headed???why? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: recently i went to ER,bec.of sudden change in my heart beat(abnormally fast)and then I felt that I'm ...
A: There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of reasons for the symptoms you describe. My opinion is ...
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| hydrops | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with cochlear hydrops. Can it affect the upper teeth? I have had a tooth ...
A: How were you diagnosed with hydrops? There is a very specific test, Electrocochleography that is ...
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| ear fullness. Help!! | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I recently got over a cold. Now I have a full feeling in my right ear. I have had feelings like this ...
A: What you described does sound as if it started out as ETD. Usually the steroids and nasal sprays ...
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| Double Hearing Protection | 8/6/2008 |
Q: my Question is, is there a max db level for double hearing protection?
A: Double hearing protection is recommended for dB levels from 104 dB to 108 dB. With double hearing ...
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| Fluttering sound in ear | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have had a very strange fluttering sound in my left ear. It is quite irritating. Coincidently ...
A: The fluttering you describe could be a sign of Eustachian Tube dysfunction. ETD would fit in with ...
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| muffled hearing unilateral | 8/4/2008 |
Q: One month ago I developed pain in the left ear area near my face. MD thought I may be developing ...
A: Did you see an ENT? or just a regular internist? Also, did you have your hearing tested as well. ...
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| ear infection | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I couldnt ask another follow up because it didnt allow me. I couldnt manage to see an ENT, instead I ...
A: These two drugs treat two different conditions. Otodex treats the outer ear and really does no good ...
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| difference | 8/1/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between an audiologist and an ENT? My 6 wk old son failed several hearing ...
A: The Audiologist is the healthcare professional trained in the evaluation and non-medical treatment ...
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| Sudden unexplained hearing loss | 7/31/2008 |
Q: 2 weeks ago hearing in my right ear completely went away. I saw an ENT who sent me to have an audio ...
A: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may be caused by many factors and is considered a medical ...
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| Vibration feeling in ear | 7/31/2008 |
Q: A couple of years ago I began feeling vibrations in my left ear when hearing certain louder sounds. ...
A: Any type of "distortion" in hearing warrants a full investigation. From your description, it sounds ...
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| wax plugs | 7/30/2008 |
Q: For the past 3 years, about once a year my right ear will develop a wax plug and will give me a bit ...
A: Did the doctor have difficulty removing the plug? Was it deep? Did the doctor give you any ...
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| dizziness | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was just going through some websites and happened to see this one.. I never write or ask questions ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about how long you have been suffering. There are so many causes for dizziness and ...
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| Eustachian Tube Dysfunction | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Dr. Jacobster, I have had ear popping in my left ear since flying with a cold last February (which ...
A: Dizziness can be caused by a variety of influences, including viral infections of the inner ear ...
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| wax plugs | 7/26/2008 |
Q: For the past 3 years, about once a year my right ear will develop a wax plug and will give me a bit ...
A: Some ears are just more prone to wax buildup than others...even in the same person. It can be that ...
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| Hearing Loss | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have a high frequency loss on both my ears more or so on my right ear. I'm a musician and i was ...
A: If every musician that had a hearing loss were to consider another career choice, think of all the ...
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| hearing distortion | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Since October 2006 I have been suffering from tinnitus and hearing distortion.The distortion is ...
A: Although even a slight hearing loss can cause some distortion, from your description it sounds as ...
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| Pulsitile Tinnitus | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I am 49 years old and after suffering from non-alergenic sinusitus and bronchiectasis ...
A: Fluid drains by force of gravity. In an adult, the ET points slightly downward from the ear to the ...
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| Pulsitile Tinnitus | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I am 49 years old and after suffering from non-alergenic sinusitus and bronchiectasis ...
A: If indeed the cause of your tinnitus is fluid build-up, the I have to agree with the MD who wants to ...
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| Noise Vibrates Ear | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Occasionally, I have ear vibrations in my left ear. The vibrations occur periodically when certain ...
A: The symptoms you describe could be due to several things. You could have a Eustachian Tube ...
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| Toddler with speech delay and possible hearing issues | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My son is 17 months old and not speaking. At one point we heard him say Mama and Dada for a short ...
A: It is imperative that you have your child's hearing tested immediately. This is nothing to be ...
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| Ear itching | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have this problem, my outer part of ear itching been going on for 2 years now. It is a real ...
A: Chances are very good that you may be reinfecting your ear. Is there anything that you put into your ...
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| Ear itching | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have this problem, my outer part of ear itching been going on for 2 years now. It is a real ...
A: There are many causes of ear itching ranging from allergies, to eczema to fungal infections to not ...
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| Hearing Loss from Radical Mastoid | 7/20/2008 |
Q: as a result I am 75% deaf in my right ear. Every doctor has told me that my hearing is not ...
A: Although your hearing cannot be restored, there may be a lot that can done in the form of hearing ...
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| Dizziness and Ear Infection Possibly? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Jacobster, I have a question regarding dizziness I have been experiencing since a sailboat ride ...
A: It seems to me that, according to your description, you are suffering from something known as "Mal ...
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| ENG test | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I just had the ENG test done yesterday. It took over 2 hours for the complete test. I wanted to ask ...
A: Usually, there are no long-lasting after-effects from the ENG. But, considering that you are ...
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| Toddler not able to hear some frequencies on right ear | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My 25 month old has had two hearing test done. One they had to sedate him the other they didn't. ...
A: Whenever we have a toddler that is not developing speech and language at a "normal" rate, we must ...
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| Cochlear Hydrops | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I'm Kristof from Belgium. I have been suffering hearing loss in the low frequencies (up to 70dB!!), ...
A: Cochlear hydrops, also known as Endolymphatic hydrops (EH), is a buildup of the endolymph fluid in ...
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| humming in left ear | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I recently went to a ear specialist. My family doctor thought I had a inner ear infection. After 2 ...
A: I can understand your concern. Any "noise" - technically called tinnitus - in the ear has to be ...
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| Fluttering in left ear | 7/7/2008 |
Q: About 3 hours ago a fluttering/ low rumbling vibrating sound began in my left ear. It's ...
A: I seriously doubt that the pimple would cause a flutter in your ear. The cause of this may be one ...
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| earplugs | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Two questions. A. I use earplugs when sleeping, since I live in a noisy area. Is it safe? B. I have ...
A: Yes,it is safe to use earplugs during sleep. You can use the soft yellow ones that are available ...
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| Fireworks | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am a little worried right now. I went to go see the fireworks at my city and when i was walking ...
A: You've experienced what we call "acoustic trauma." AT causes not only a hearing loss by damaging ...
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| ear/problem | 7/3/2008 |
Q: i have ear infection all the time, had a ear opration to fix this i think surgery was for ottitis. i ...
A: Because all the sinuses are linked, an infection in one can spread to the others and cause middle ...
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| perforated eardrum resulting from skull fracture | 7/3/2008 |
Q: On May 17, 2008, I had a terrible accident that affected my right ear. I was on the roof of a ...
A: Yes, after a head injury, it is very possible to have dislocated or broken the bones in the middle ...
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| Hearing Aid Beeping | 7/2/2008 |
Q: This morning I had breakfast with my folks, and my step mom told me she thinks my 86-year-old dad ...
A: You know the old saying: you can lead a horse to water... If your FIL denies any problem, then there ...
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| ear/problem | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i have ear infection all the time, had a ear opration to fix this i think surgery was for ottitis. i ...
A: It is very possible that the headaches you suffer are really from sinus infections. Your sinuses and ...
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| dBA vs dBC - How will it affect my hearing | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a relatively loud car and I'm a little concerned about my hearing. I bought a RadioShack ...
A: Let me answer the easy question first. The range of human hearing is approximately 20 - 20000 Hz ...
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| dBA vs dBC - How will it affect my hearing | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have a relatively loud car and I'm a little concerned about my hearing. I bought a RadioShack ...
A: This is a good question and I had to think a while. The dBA scale is more closely akin to human ...
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| Ear Hurts | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had a super bad sinus infection (June). Did 30 days of antibiotics. Ears still hurt. Went to ENT ...
A: Unfortunately, if you had a very bad infection, it may take some time for the pain to completely ...
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| Bell's Palsy | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My wife has Bell's Palsy and I was reading an artical that said that people normally look no further ...
A: Even without treatment, Bell's Palsy usually resolves within six months. However, there is ...
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| chronic dizzyness | 6/27/2008 |
Q: i emailed you about my 4 yr old girl complaining of left ear pain, well i am emailing you about a ...
A: I can understand your concern about money, but with the symptoms you described, you really need to ...
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| left ear pain | 6/26/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 kids ages 8 4 3 and 3 MO and the 8 Lyra old and 3 Lyra old had tubes put in last yr or ...
A: Yes, it is very possible she has an ear infection. But the only way to know for sure is to make an ...
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| Total Hearing loss in both ears | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension. (1Yr into diagnosis) Last ...
A: It would be very difficult to directly connect your hearing loss with your MSA, and, in general, ...
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| Lombard effect | 6/24/2008 |
Q: The Lombard Effect is when we subconscously raise our voice to compensate for background noise. This ...
A: Speech therapists are the healthcare professionals that can help you with your situation. They will ...
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| weak right ear | 6/23/2008 |
Q: {17 year old from asia} when I was a child I had a problem with my right ear (all I can remember is ...
A: It sounds very possibly that you have wax and/or fungal and bacterial buildup in your ear. Although ...
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| Difference | 6/23/2008 |
Q: What is the practical difference between an Audiologist and an Otolaryngologist?
A: An audiologist is a healthcare professional trained in the evaluation and non-medical treatment of ...
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| audiologist recommending hearing aids | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am 28 and have just been told I have a biaural loss of about 25%, dropping to 40% in the lower ...
A: You raise so many issues that have been at the core of audiology for so long. I won't get into the ...
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| popping left ear on listening | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have a strange problem. If I hold a phone to my right ear then my left ear pops in response to the ...
A: From what you described, you may have something called stapedial myoclonus, which is a rhythmic ...
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| Ear popping and cervical vertigo | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have had long standing cervical stenosis for about ten years. Last June, I went to an orthapedic ...
A: Yes, there is a test for vertigo due to cervical stenosis and any audiologist who specialized in ...
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| Musician with sinus pressure | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I read your description and noticed you specialize in special needs for musicians. Well, I am a ...
A: From what you have described, this sounds more like a Eustachian tube issue than just simple sinus ...
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| Levels of hearing in toddlers | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My 23 month old son has passed a hearing test. Specific results included: Otoscopy was remarkably ...
A: When we test infants and toddlers, the main goal is to determine whether the child has sufficient ...
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| reocurring ear achs | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Every six to eight weeks my adult daughter keeps getting severe ear aches which after a few days ...
A: It sounds as if your daughter may have some type of middle ear problem, maybe a Eustachian tube ...
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| Concussion(mTBI) and ear problems... | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am having problems with my ears and no one(including the ENT) can figure it out. I was injured in ...
A: First of all, I am glad you returned home safely. Next, before I answer your question, I need to ...
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| Suspected eustachian tube problem | 6/18/2008 |
Q: and then experience periods- of varying length- when although I hear external sounds normally, I ...
A: This certainly sounds as if it is a Eustachian tube dysfunction. Have you had your hearing checked? ...
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| intent/impulse | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I realize it's not your area of specialization, but maybe as a doctor you will know the answer. I ...
A: Luke, Yes, you are, in a sense, correct. I tried to simplify the process. In "normal" people, the ...
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| Hearing loss | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My fiance was in a car accident in March and suffers from hearing loss in his left ear. He says it ...
A: First, I am sorry to hear of your fiance's situation. Next, do you have any idea which test the ...
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| Internal Noises Loud Left ear | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I hear internal noises loudly in my left ear, my voice, scratching my head, things like that. I also ...
A: Although I do not know what program this was, it sounds as if you might be experiencing problems ...
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| hearing sensitivily but own speech loud | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old son has always had very sensitive hearing. He has to wear earplugs at the movies, ...
A: Have you had your son's hearing checked? Many children with history of middle ear infections or ...
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| Ears | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I've had cervical neck problems including c3-c4 herniated discs, stenosis, arthritis.I also have ...
A: Without actually examining you, I really cannot answer what is going on. Have you been evaluated by ...
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| Hearing loss and noise in ear | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Six weeks ago, I woke up from sleeping to find that my right ear was not receiving any sound, but it ...
A: Sorry about your discomfort. Whenever there is a case of sudden hearing loss, the standard procedure ...
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| hearing loss and taste after trauma | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My question is about a recent trauma I had which left me with very little hearing, and loss of about ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. There is not much I can tell you about your taste disorder ...
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| Post-surgery tinnitus | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I just had surgery for cancer in which several salivary glands, as well as a number of lymph glands ...
A: Ken, Tinnitus can be caused by many factors. Many drugs are "ototoxic," or poisonous to the nerves ...
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| hearing fluid in the ears | 5/15/2008 |
Q: my co-worker's 14 year old son recently recovered from ear infections and everything seemed fine ...
A: It's very possible that "swishing" sound is being cause by a dysfunction in his Eustachian tube. ...
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| Hearing loss??? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old baby is having atresia in her right ear.When audiology tests like BERA was done to ...
A: Ramya, You do not need to worry. It is a good thing that the hearing loss was discovered and now ...
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| ear popping, dizzyness, occaional post nasal drip | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have had ear popping daily,(some days more severe than others) occasional post nasal drip and ...
A: ENTs are highly trained to diagnose these conditions by just looking, and by the description of your ...
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| Hearing loss??? | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old baby is having atresia in her right ear.When audiology tests like BERA was done to ...
A: I can understand your concern about your baby. The good news is that the MRI is normal. I must ask ...
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| Dizziness/Light headedness | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My symptoms began in January 2008 when I was diagnosed with a virus. Since then I have felt ...
A: Sorry you feel so bad. Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the balance portion of the inner ear. ...
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| Rumours in the ear | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 53 year old lady who recently am experiencing sounds during the night similar to the ...
A: What you are describing is called "tinnitus" (tin-e-tus). Tinnitus is noise in the ear or ears that ...
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| ear colgged by ear wax and high pain | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I've been having a some serious wax problems for over a year since I moved to New Jersey. Usually ...
A: I understand about the money issue. However, at this point, by what you have described, you would ...
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| ear colgged by ear wax and high pain | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I've been having a some serious wax problems for over a year since I moved to New Jersey. Usually ...
A: You need to see an ear specialist immediately. By inserting the Q-tip, you most likely pushed the ...
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| ear noise | 5/3/2008 |
Q: can pressure on my neck really stop tinnitus I found out just by chance when leaning on my neck ...
A: It really would depend on the cause of the tinnitus. If there is a problem with your neck, like ...
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| Vertigo after diving, flying, & a cold | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I spent a week scuba diving a couple of weeks back. The trip also involved several plane flights. ...
A: Hmmm...sorry about the link. Maybe try this one: http://www.midwestear.com/links.htm It's the home ...
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| Vertigo after diving, flying, & a cold | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I spent a week scuba diving a couple of weeks back. The trip also involved several plane flights. ...
A: First, to answer your last question...NO, this is not normal. It sounds as if you have several ...
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| Meniers desease | 5/1/2008 |
Q: About 15 yrs. ago I experienced significant hearing loss in my left ear. My right is also not 100%. ...
A: Because Meniere's Disease is caused by a buildup of fluid (endolymph) in the inner ear, many people ...
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| Hearing loss | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My doctor examined me today for migraine headaches. During the exam, she found that my left ear ...
A: A cholesteatoma is a skin growth that occurs in the middle ear behind the eardrum. It is usually due ...
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| preauricular pits | 4/30/2008 |
Q: would like information on the above,not sure this is what mine is. I have a sm hole by each ear. Had ...
A: Basically, a preauricular pit is a tiny hole near the front of the ear and is the opening to a sinus ...
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| ear swelling | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i'd just like to know some possible causes of ear swelling .I have a shed and each time i visit the ...
A: Lloyd, I think this one may be a little out of my expertise, but I do have some suggestions. First, ...
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| ear swelling | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i'd just like to know some possible causes of ear swelling .I have a shed and each time i visit the ...
A: Tell me please...do you have any symptoms other than this full feeling? Do you have any roaring ...
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| Constant "Wind" Sound | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am hoping someone can help me understand what is going on with my left ear. For the past 5 days - ...
A: First, let me address your last statement...no, this is NOT normal and may or may not go away. But ...
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| Different sounds | 4/28/2008 |
Q: This doesn't happen with just one TV . But only certain tones. Is this a hearing problem or ...
A: This is a very interesting question. Does this only happen with the TV(s) or do you have any ...
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| hearing loss | 4/24/2008 |
Q: What is cholestoma?
A: I believe you are referring to cholesteatoma. A cholesteatoma is a cyst in the middle ear. It can ...
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| ear problems | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have an ear that is plugged up and also i hear crazy noises in it such as a video game would sound ...
A: This doctor is probably referring to something called "endolymphatic hydrops." It's a fancy term, I ...
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| ear swelling | 4/24/2008 |
Q: i'd just like to know some possible causes of ear swelling .I have a shed and each time i visit the ...
A: Your questions do not sound weird. The sensation you seem to be feeling is called "aural fullness" ...
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| Does the human hearing range really extend up to 100 kHz? | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Does the human hearing range really extend up to 100 kHz? According to the site below, the answer ...
A: I cannot say whether it's true, but there is the possibility. Since ultrasounds do produce ...
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| hearing aids and tinnitus | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Can in-the-ear aids worsen tinnitus? Are behing the ear aids safer to use when you have tinnitus? ...
A: I've really never heard of one type of hearing aid that would make tinnitus worse. Usually hearing ...
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| Pain in ear following perforated ear drum | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Both of my eardrums were perforated two months ago, following a course of antibiotics I assummed ...
A: Sorry you're in pain. No, this is not normal and very possibly the ear may have become reinfected, ...
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| Tinnitus | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I have tinnitus in one ear for 1 year now. Prior to that I always had sensitivity to noise, and ...
A: As I said, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of reasons for tinnitus ranging from the very ...
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| Tinnitus | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have tinnitus in one ear for 1 year now. Prior to that I always had sensitivity to noise, and ...
A: ..Hmm, my first reaction is, of course, have you seen an ear specialist about the tinnitus? There ...
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