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Q: Clogged Ears!!

asked by: piper3 on November 19th, 2005

New User

I had a sinus infection at the end of september......It was different than I usually experience b/c it felt like strep throat! I was treated w/ an anti-biotic, then steriod pack........It took about 10 days for my throat to feel better. Almost instantly my ears became clogged and I also have post-nasal drip. I went back to the Dr., took a sinus x-ray which still revealed some infection....Took another anti-biotic. During this time, I had a couple of trips planned which led to several plane rides....I'm sure that didn't help.

I've since visited an ent, done a ct of my sinuses, only to reveal no infection. The only thing he could see was enlarged nasal tissues!! Everthing that I have been reading says that even after the infection is gone, inflammation can linger...Leading to my clogged ears and post nasal drip. Why it's still going on is beyond me!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, it's really driving me insane!

I'm wondering why this inflammation is not going away?? The ent suggested that surgery to reduce my nasal turbinates could help.......Surely I don't need surgery after having a sinus infection???????
I'm confused!!

Can anyone offer any suggestions or has anyone ever experienced lingering effects such as these??

Thanks!

Replies(5)

sunshine424

replied on November 20th, 2005

Experienced User

I'm taking a shot at answering you....I do not know if this could be it for you...But your ears could simply be a result of wax. Last week I myself went to the doctor for what I thought was an ear infection. I felt deaf in my left ear it was so bad and my right was getting the same way. Come to find out, no infection, and my ears were "clogged" with wax. I keep my ears very clean and use q-tips which we actually should not use. They cleaned them and I feel like I can hear better than ever. What a relief it was!

I know how you feel, not being able to hear anything but what sounds like waves, is terrible!! I felt so good after the cleaning, that I recommend everyone getting their ears checked and cleaned once a year. Good luck!

piper3

replied on November 20th, 2005

New User

Thank you for responding.

Wouldn't a Dr. Be able to see the wax build up? When the ent looked in my ears, he said he could tell they were "sucked" up, whatever that means.

What type of Dr. Cleans ears? Also, i've never felt this before and it came on after an infection....Did yours? I also have a raw feeling in my upper throat/back of nose.

piper3

replied on November 20th, 2005

New User

sunshine424

replied on November 21st, 2005

Experienced User

piper3 wrote:

thank you for responding.

Wouldn't a Dr. Be able to see the wax build up? When the ent looked in my ears, he said he could tell they were "sucked" up, whatever that means.

What type of Dr. Cleans ears? Also, i've never felt this before and it came on after an infection....Did yours? I also have a raw feeling in my upper throat/back of nose.

i'm sorry, did I miss where you said you have been to a doctor? I apologize, I have a 7 month old and my mind is elsewhere sometimes!
Did the doc actually check your ears? If so, then yes, they should have been able to see the wax, if that is what it was. It seems wierd that they cannot figure out what is bothering your ears. Maybe you should ask them about an ear specialist, referring you to one. There is no specific doctor that cleans ears, my family physician did. I went in suspecting an ear infection and it was wax, so the nurse cleaned them. I guess that is what they do in situations like mine. I don't think you can actually make an appt to get them cleaned. (haha)

i'm not sure what he meant by "sucked up", how come you didn't ask? Always ask questions. Many people don't, (i used to be one of them) but you pay them plenty of money to be able to ask anything!!).

I'm not sure what that feeling in the back of your throat is. Maybe you should get a second opinion. Obviously this is really bothering and of course it is, it is your ears! Keep me informed, I really hope you get better soon.

piper3

replied on November 21st, 2005

New User

Clogged Ears!!

My biggest problems are clogged ears, raw feeling behind the nose/throat and sore tonsils (which is b/c of the drainage). I think the drainage from the infection I had left things inflammed or swollen.....But I thought everything would be back to normal by now.

I told myself I would make another Dr. Appt if I wasn't feeling better by thanksgiving, so......I need to schedule something soon.

I will never go back to the ent that I saw. He was a jerk and literally quoted that the science of medicine is all about how to be profitable. You know, how many patients can you see in a day....Blah, blah, blah. The visit actually made me cry! I was asking alot of questions, until he pissed me off and then I just wanted to leave. He even told me that he didn't have a "magic" pill for me.

Well...If anyone can give me some insight to these symptoms of mine, that would be great! Please!

Sunshine424, sounds like you're busy with a 7 month old.....There are so many postings out here...I've never done this before, but it's nice to chat.

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