Question 1

curious to know how middle ear fluid can make someone's equilibrium off! thanks!

Accepted Answer

Inner ear involvment: Middle ear fluid is the result of a negative pressure int the middle ear space secondary to obstruction of the eustachian tube (tube that connects back of nose to middle ear).  2 reasons for equilibrium involvement.  The virus causing the middle ear fluid can reach the inner ear or brain directly or the inflammatory process in the middle ear can directly get into the inner ear (rw mem.

Question 2

how will i know when middle ear fluid is dried up/draining?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear pressure.: When middle ear fluid is resolved, the hearing has improved to your former state.  A measurement of middle ear pressure, a so called tympanogram can be performed by an audiologist and can prove objectively that the middle ear fluid has completely resolved in most cases.

Question 3

is it normal for middle ear fluid to cause over-sensitive hearing?

Accepted Answer

No: It normally causes a transient decrease in hearing.

Question 4

i was been dx with middle ear fluid as a result of rapid ascension during scuba. taking nasocort and sudafed. what else can i do to speed up process?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: just wait and take your medicines as prescribed, it will take its time, and be careful next dive, enjoy your diving

Question 5

5yo had middle ear fluid & adenoid hypertrophy, was on singulair (montelukast) 1 daily x3 months after which she developed sleepmyoclonus; can singulair (montelukast) b the cause?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: No Singulair (montelukast) is not likely 2 cause sleep myoclonus.  The other conditions you mention are common in young children, middle ear fluid and adenoidal hypertrophy.   Benign sleep myoclonus is also common, and unrelated to the former conditions.    As long as your child's development is normal and the nature of the movement does not change, this is a variant of normal and needs no further investigation

Question 6

i need help with middle ear fluid it's been an issue for months and while it's slowly getting better the hissing in my ear keeps getting higher in pitch. what can i do to accelerate the drainage? i can't see an ent for months and i need this fixed?

Accepted Answer

: Have your family Dr look in to see what is going on.

Question 7

hi, i am 18 years old and i have a middle ear fluid dislocation and most of the time my head gets confused and my eyes go black and i can't keep my balance and that's why i fall to the ground; i also went to the clinic and was maneuvered and prescrib?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult: A virtual consultation is available, If you have a referral to ENT, they may be able to remove the fluid and place tubes as indicated. If the symptoms continue,  please have a full physical examination and appointment soon.  Drink fluids to avoid dehydration, a BP reading in the upright and supine position is indicated.

Question 8

ent #: can daily post nasal drip (doctor not seen yet) caused by continued air conditioned environment ever result in middle ear fluid build up?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The Eustachian tube connects the nasopharynx to the inner ear; whenever conditions lead to nasal congestion, fluid can then travel and accumulate in the inner ear.

Question 9

can fluid get in inner ears like it can in middle ear? if so, how does dr diagnose inner ear fluid.

Accepted Answer

Middle vs inner?: Not sure what you mean here. The ear canal is open to the outside, so every time you bath, shower, swim, are in the rain, etc, fluid can enter the ear canal.The tympanic membrane[tm]) ear drum, stops any fluid from getting into the inner ear (which some people may call the middle ear). Using an otoscope, a dr. Can tell with reasonable certainty if "fluid" is behind the tm, and decide any tx needs.

Question 10

what's a good otc medicine to help dry up fluid in middle ear?

Accepted Answer

Pseudo...: Fluid that builds up in cavities such as the sinuses or the middle ear can be treated over the counter with decongestant medications.  Pseudoephedrine is an active ingredient of many such decongestants, which is quite effective.  Speak to a pharmacist about which decongestant is the best for you.

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Curious to know how middle ear fluid can make someone's equilibrium off! thanks!

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How will i know when middle ear fluid is dried up/draining?

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Is it normal for middle ear fluid to cause over-sensitive hearing?

A member asked:

I was been dx with middle ear fluid as a result of rapid ascension during scuba. taking nasocort and sudafed. what else can i do to speed up process?

A member asked:

5yo had middle ear fluid & adenoid hypertrophy, was on singulair (montelukast) 1 daily x3 months after which she developed sleepmyoclonus; can singulair (montelukast) b the cause?

A member asked:

I need help with middle ear fluid it's been an issue for months and while it's slowly getting better the hissing in my ear keeps getting higher in pitch. what can i do to accelerate the drainage? i can't see an ent for months and i need this fixed?

A member asked:

Hi, i am 18 years old and i have a middle ear fluid dislocation and most of the time my head gets confused and my eyes go black and i can't keep my balance and that's why i fall to the ground; i also went to the clinic and was maneuvered and prescrib?

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Ent #: can daily post nasal drip (doctor not seen yet) caused by continued air conditioned environment ever result in middle ear fluid build up?

A member asked:

Can fluid get in inner ears like it can in middle ear? if so, how does dr diagnose inner ear fluid.

A member asked:

What's a good otc medicine to help dry up fluid in middle ear?

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