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Asked for Female | 21 Years

Can I Safely Use Ear Drops for Ear Pain?

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Hello Doctor, I had a mild throat infection since yesterday. After taking a long bath, one of my ears got blocked. I have mild ear pain and reduced (not complete) hearing in that ear. A medical store gave ear drops containing paradichlorobenzene, benzocaine, chlorbutol and turpentine oil, and I used 2 drops once by mistake. Is it safe to continue this ear drop in my condition? If not, what is the correct treatment or alternative I should follow? Please advise

Answered by Dr. Babita Goel

It sounds like you might have developed Eustachian tube dysfunction, where the tube that connects your throat to your ear gets blocked, leading to ear pain and reduced hearing. Now, those ear drops you used contain some strong ingredients, and using them excessively can sometimes worsen the situation. Here's what I recommend: stop using the ear drops for now. Instead, try some warm compresses on the affected ear and consider over-the-counter pain relief if needed. If your symptoms persist or worsen, it's best to see an ENT specialist for a proper evaluation and treatment. 

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Masculino | 22

Severe throat pain can be caused by infections, inflammation, or irritation of the throat. It is advisable to consult an ENT specialist for proper evaluation and treatment, especially if the pain is persistent, worsening, or associated with fever or difficulty swallowing.

Answered on 4th Feb '26

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I'm having nasal congestion, and there is swelling on septum wall deep in nose become of allergy

Male | 24

You appear to be coping with nasal congestion and your nose is swollen due to allergies. A situation when your body reacts to things like pollen and dust may cause your nose to feel stuffy, while the inside of your nose may get swollen. This may block the airways, thus making it difficult to breathe. You can try saline nasal spray to clear your nose and avoid things that trigger your allergies. If it continues, you should visit an allergist who will assist you in finding a suitable treatment for your allergies.

Answered on 19th Nov '24

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I am 30 years old, I am facing nose dryness in summer season and also lesion, blockage, soreness in the morning. What can be the cause and what can be done to fix it?

Male | 30

You might have allergic rhinitis. That's a fancy phrase for nose­ allergies. Your body reacts to stuff like­ pollen, pet hair, and dust mites. To e­ase symptoms, use a room humidifier for moisture­. Drink lots of water too. Saline nose sprays can re­lieve dryness. If home­ remedies don't work, se­e an allergy doctor. They'll he­lp find the cause and treatme­nt for you.

Answered on 16th July '24

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I am 28 year old female and i have cold and sore throat yesterday afternoon onwards.

Female | 28

A cold can be expressed by symptoms like a stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat. You may be having a cough and/or a runny nose as well. To help your body recover, you should rest, drink plenty of the right kind of liquids like water and warm tea, and to relieve the discomfort of the sore throat try over-the-counter medications like throat lozenges or saline sprays.

Answered on 25th Nov '24

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I am 35 yrs old male and I have problem with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Is there any treatment for this problem

Male | 35

A routine brain MRI with attention to the internal auditory meatus should be requested in acute cases where no cause is detected and idiopathic origin is assumed. These individuals are usually started on oral corticosteroids with a prednisone dose of 1 mg/kg/day (max 60 mg/day) for seven days and then decreased during the following week.

Hearing aids, of which there are many sorts, are the basis of treatment in chronic situations. Even in mild or severe cases of presbycusis, hearing aids are beneficial to the majority of patients. [19] There is no way to restore former hearing thresholds, and due to psychosocial comorbidities, audiological rehabilitation support is especially necessary in these patients.

The most prevalent equipment for treating hearing loss are traditional behind-the-ear air conduction hearing aids.

Hearing aids with bilateral microphones and contralateral signal routing (BiCROS) are similar, but a microphone also helps the better hearing ear on the same side.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I am 16 year old boy with neck swellling it has been going on for 3 days now

Male | 16

The puffed neck can take place for several reasons. Considering it is there for 3 days, notice will be required. Some common ones are, for example, being infected (like swollen glands) or even reacting to something. Besides, it may be about a thyroid issue. See a healthcare professional as fast as possible, so they can find the exact reason why you are ill and prescribe the proper medicine.

Answered on 25th July '24

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I am suffering from inner ear inflammation, acute peripheral vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, ringing in the left ear (tinnitus), ringing gets louder with loud noises and when I speak and I cannot hear clearly because of the sharp ringing. This is happening since one month. I am consulting a senior ent and am under medication. I am having vertin 16 mg since 11 days and tinnex for my tinnitus since 16 days. Before that I was on stemetil for 10 days and defcort for 5 days. My imbalance and dizziness is a little better but keeps fluctuating. I am not completely balanced, when I walk and turn my head I feel dizzy and imbalanced. My ringing is still the same. I am taking my tablets regularly as prescribed, doing exercises, drinking enough water, eating well, going everyday for brisk walks. MRI of my brain, inner ear and cervical spine is normal. My immettance audiometry test was normal. Why is it taking so long to get alright with not so much improvement. I am a healthy individual. Please tell me by when will I be completely alright, fine and normal. Thank you.

Male | 52

Answered on 12th Nov '25

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I was suffering from viral fever in the last week. On 30th December 2024 i felt symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction (even have sinus issues) and yesterday for the first time i had a pain in the mastoid bone of my ear, it's swollen and red too and the pain in spread out in my half face (upper jaw teeth pain), neck pain and all... In the past i had issues related to TMJ where while chewing my jaw used to get locked and have suffered serious neck ache like the one I'm having right now in addition to the pain in throat (especially while swallowing).. do i have mastoiditis??

Female | 17

You seem to have a few very worrying symptoms, which are earache and swelling, that are a hint at an ear infection and, in some cases, mastoiditis. Your facial, neck, and throat discomfort may be connected as well. The matter of getting you checked out is to have all aspects of your position estimated. Your history of TMJ and headaches could be the other causes of the discomfort. There are treatments that could work, such as those that lessen the swelling and the pain, and they may produce the result you want. Finally, the accurate examination must be conducted by a physician.

Answered on 4th Jan '25

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Hello. In a month I will have a nasal septum surgery (Septoplasty). I would like to know how to prepare for the surgery, what tests to perform, how long the procedure will take, how long the recovery will take after the procedure and whether I should have a new CT scan of the face (the old CT scan of the face is 2 years old). I would also like to get an opinion based on the documentation of the CT scan of the face whether my case is serious? : CT scan of the paranasal sinuses - examination performed without intravenous contrast agent In the posterior ethmoid on the right side, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa up to 7 mm. In the posterior ethmoid on the left side, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa up to 4 mm. In the alveolar recess of the right maxillary sinus, inflammatory thickening of the mucosa of approx. 1 mm In the medial wall of the right maxillary sinus at the level of the middle nasal meatus, a loss of continuity of approx. 2.5 mm - variant The frontal sinuses and the sphenoid sinus on both sides, the maxillary sinus on the left, are normally free of inflammatory thickening of the mucosa. The ostia-ductal complexes are patent on both sides Aeration of the middle nasal turbinate on the left, type II The mucosa of the middle nasal turbinates and the inferior nasal turbinates was significantly thickened on both sides. The bony nasal septum in the upper part is deviated by up to 6 mm to the right, in the lower part it is deviated by up to 4 mm to the left

Male | 28

To get your nasal septum surgery, you need blood tests and maybe a nasal swab. The surgery is expected to last from 1-2 hours. The recovery time may be different, but you might have to keep still for a few days. Your old CT scan is nice, but doing the new one preoperatively is a good idea. Your case is not so serious, however, the surgery will be a positive thing for you in terms of breathing and reduced infections.

Answered on 6th Nov '24

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Sir Naku గొంతు infection వచ్చింది సార్. నేను వెంటనే ENT హాస్పిటల్ కి వెళ్ళాను.దానికి నాకు కొన్ని మందులు ఇచ్చారు డాక్టర్ గారు. అవి ఏంటంటే paracetamol tablets and multivitamin tablets and ferrous sulphate and folic acid tablets and cefixime tablet200 ml ఇచ్చారు అందులో ఒక్కొక్క దానిలో ఆరు వేసుకున్నాను. ఆ తర్వాత నుంచి కడుపుతో ఉబ్బరంగా,బరువుగా,ఏదో తిన్నట్టు బరువుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. పొత్తికడుపు పైన పట్టిసినట్టు గట్టిగా సూదిలో గుచ్చుతుంది నొప్పి వస్తుంది. ఎడమవైపు chest కింద కూడా సూదిలా గుచ్చుతున్నట్టు నొప్పి వస్తుంది. అలాగే డాక్టర్ గారు ఈనెల నేను 11న పిరియడ్ అవ్వాల్సిందే ఇంకా నేను అవ్వలేదు. వీటిని కారణాలు ఏమిటి డాక్టర్ గారు.

Female | 30

You're dealing with a throat infection, along with swelling, weight loss, fatigue, and difficulty swallowing. These symptoms could stem from infections, nutritional deficiencies, or hormonal imbalances. It's important to follow up with an ENT specialist for a proper checkup and treatment. In the meantime, stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, avoid smoking and hot food, and eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables to support your immune system.

Answered on 21st Oct '24

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