Question 1

how can i treat pressure in ear canal due to a cold?

Accepted Answer

Swallow frequently: swallow frequently that could open up the tube and equalized the pressure
take cold medicine that could reduce the edema and the swelling from allergic reaction
see your doctor

Question 2

how can i relieve pressure in ear canal due to a cold?

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Ear pressure: This is a problem where your Eustachian tube isn't working well and you develop negative pressure or a small vacuum in your ears.   This is common.  First try to counteract the pressure by pinching your nose and blowing...this should "Pop" the ears.  If not, use some nasal decongestant sprays to open this up and then try popping the ears.  Next try nasal steroids, like Flonase OTC...keep popping

Question 3

crawling sensation in ear canal, started over 6 mo. ago & increasing frequency til its near constant. no pain, itching, or prior cold/inflection. dr. here mentioned possible loose hair in canal. no way, i dig in it, plus have done hardcore wax remov?

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: Since you don't have characteristic findings of eczema,fungal or bacterial infection of the external ear canal, I surmise that there's an irritable/minor irritated superficial nerve in the canal. Stop further irritation by sticking objects in the canal in an effort to clean it. You could also try a course of a combination ear drops.or suspension that has antibacterial, antifungal action&amp; cortisone

Question 4

feel a cold sensation in my ear canal. also feels as if water is running out but its completely dry. what could be causing this?

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Serous otitis media: Or, water in the middle ear.  It will go away by itself.

Question 5

i am having pain in both my temples, my jaw, and my ear canal. i do not feel like i have a cold or congestion. what could it be?

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TMJ: It could be TMJ which is a form of arthritis.

Question 6

should i worry about a cyst near the opening of my ear canal? it has been there for months. no other symptoms. should i see an ent?

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: I would show to you family Dr.

Question 7

mri showed branch of artery prolapsing into left ear canal w/ minimal compression of 7th&8th cranial nerves. what kind of symptoms could this cause?

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Tinnitus: This can cause multiple symptoms and no symptoms at all. It depends on how bad it is. Tinnitus is a very common complaint. It may even cause some hearing loss and dizziness

Question 8

mri showed branch of artery prolapsing into left ear canal with minimal effect on 7th& 8th cranial nerves .if this caused symptoms what could be done?

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See neurologist: patient has been evaluated by specialist and if symptomatic should follow up with them.

Question 9

had mri dizziness &tinnitus. results -vessels looping into each internal ear canal possible compression 7&8 nerve. could this cause symptoms?

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Yes maybe: According to the literature there are cases of Vertigo and tinnitus being caused by vascular compression of the cranial nerves 7 and 8. Go back to the Neurologist for treatment options.

Question 10

ear tickle in my outer ear specifically near the ear canal opening for a few days. olive oil drops and eatex drops used but still there, no pain no symptoms for infection. put my finger in there and q tips but not deep in ear, could this be the cause?

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: Try not to put anything in and around the area and just but a tiny amount of cortisone cream for a few days

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Crawling sensation in ear canal, started over 6 mo. ago & increasing frequency til its near constant. no pain, itching, or prior cold/inflection. dr. here mentioned possible loose hair in canal. no way, i dig in it, plus have done hardcore wax remov?

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Feel a cold sensation in my ear canal. also feels as if water is running out but its completely dry. what could be causing this?

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I am having pain in both my temples, my jaw, and my ear canal. i do not feel like i have a cold or congestion. what could it be?

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Should i worry about a cyst near the opening of my ear canal? it has been there for months. no other symptoms. should i see an ent?

A member asked:

Mri showed branch of artery prolapsing into left ear canal w/ minimal compression of 7th&8th cranial nerves. what kind of symptoms could this cause?

A member asked:

Mri showed branch of artery prolapsing into left ear canal with minimal effect on 7th& 8th cranial nerves .if this caused symptoms what could be done?

A member asked:

Had mri dizziness &tinnitus. results -vessels looping into each internal ear canal possible compression 7&8 nerve. could this cause symptoms?

A member asked:

Ear tickle in my outer ear specifically near the ear canal opening for a few days. olive oil drops and eatex drops used but still there, no pain no symptoms for infection. put my finger in there and q tips but not deep in ear, could this be the cause?

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