Question 1

had cold for a week and yesterday hearing loss, today constant fluid build up in ear, watery liquid.has to drain ear reapetedly. on meds already. tips?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate: Your treatment may need to be changed.  Ear discharge, hearing loss must be reevaluated.

Question 2

can you have fluid in the middle ear without hearing loss? i feel something in there?

Accepted Answer

: Fluid in the middle ear reduces the ability of the ear drum to vibrate and amplify hearing at normal levels. The reduction is relative, and seldom beyond muffling sound. Unless hearing for each ear is tested separately the difference may not be perceived/recognized.

Question 3

i am not dizzy at all yet; i'm falling constantly and have terrible balance. my ears have been checked, minor hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

: Work up is needed and should be escalated to the brain level with a complete neurological exam followed by brain imaging. Would recommend starting/ continuing with your main doctor who can examine and coordinate further based on findings.

Question 4

is there any well to tell if glue ear is improving?ive had fluid in my ears4months &the sounds/whooshes of fluid are getting worse but im thinking(& hoping!)this might mean that the mucus is loosening?i have no hearing loss so cant judge by that

Accepted Answer

Yes: I think the best way to tell is visiting an otorhinolaryngologist also known as ENT Doctor (ear nose and throat). Those symptoms you describe need to be assessed by a specialist. Sorry if this is not helpful, but this may require qualified attention.

Question 5

progressive hearing loss, constant pain in the ears and doctors don't have a clue. what to do next?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: Not sure whether you have seen an ENT surgeon. If you have such symptoms, you may have menier's syndrome, otosclerosis, acoustic neuroma  - these need to be ruled out.  See an ENT surgeon.

Question 6

willhearing lossfrom persistent ear fluid cause developmental delays in my child?

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No: It will cause speech and language delay but not developmental delays.

Question 7

i pop my ear feel a lot going down my thoart ear tubes but not hearing loss its decreased hearing after fluids down my thorat or whatever it was. ?

Accepted Answer

POST Nasal Drip: The fluid, mucusetc  can be coming from the middle ear, the sinuses, posterior nasal pharynx and other areas in the back of your throat.

Question 8

60 yr f. s/p unilateral l ear infection 1 month ago.tx w/levaquin & steroids.persistent hearing loss/fullness/gen headaches.no fluid on exam.audiogram:pta/ai: right: ac 12, bc 5, left: ac 27, bc 15. tpp r: -14, l: -6. sc a form l: 0.7, r: 1.5. tumor?

Accepted Answer

Definitely possible : If there is persistent hearing loss &amp; headache after treatment &amp; no fluid on ear exam, something like a tumor should definitely be considered. That would involve a thorough eval by ear/nose/throat specialist &amp; possibly imaging such as a CT scan or MRI

Question 9

hello.  last night while asleep my ears start generating some kind of fluid. symptoms are hearing loss, pain etc.  please suggest what to do.  thanks?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: Many conditions can cause discharge from the ear with associated hearing loss and pain. This can be related to an ear canal infection or an infection arising from the area behind the ear drum or from a skin cyst formation. Treatment begins with appropriate diagnosis from an adequate examination.

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Had cold for a week and yesterday hearing loss, today constant fluid build up in ear, watery liquid.has to drain ear reapetedly. on meds already. tips?

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Can you have fluid in the middle ear without hearing loss? i feel something in there?

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I am not dizzy at all yet; i'm falling constantly and have terrible balance. my ears have been checked, minor hearing loss?

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Is there any well to tell if glue ear is improving?ive had fluid in my ears4months &the sounds/whooshes of fluid are getting worse but im thinking(& hoping!)this might mean that the mucus is loosening?i have no hearing loss so cant judge by that

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Progressive hearing loss, constant pain in the ears and doctors don't have a clue. what to do next?

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Willhearing lossfrom persistent ear fluid cause developmental delays in my child?

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I pop my ear feel a lot going down my thoart ear tubes but not hearing loss its decreased hearing after fluids down my thorat or whatever it was. ?

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60 yr f. s/p unilateral l ear infection 1 month ago.tx w/levaquin & steroids.persistent hearing loss/fullness/gen headaches.no fluid on exam.audiogram:pta/ai: right: ac 12, bc 5, left: ac 27, bc 15. tpp r: -14, l: -6. sc a form l: 0.7, r: 1.5. tumor?

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Hello. last night while asleep my ears start generating some kind of fluid. symptoms are hearing loss, pain etc. please suggest what to do. thanks?

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