Question 1

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 2

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 3

how does an ent specialist analyze the pressure in your ear canal?

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Tympanogram: We use a tympanogram to measure movement of the ear drum and determine ear canal volume.

Question 4

he seems to be having ear pain, pressure build up and shooting pains in the ear canal. what could this be and is there any over-the-counter drugs 4 it?

Accepted Answer

Otitis media: Sounds like an ear infection. I would recommend seeing a doctor for antibiotics that will specifically target the most common bacteria that cause otitis media. I can't be sure without a physical exam, but if this continues, have a physician take a peak into his ear to see if there is an infection behind the eardrum. If it gets worse, fever does not break, etc, get to doc sooner.

Question 5

weird sensations/pulling in the right side of the neck combined with pain in the ear canal, the bottom of the ear and the lower mandibula + ear eczema?

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External ear: infection, and sounds extensive, you need to see your doctor ASAP, good luck

Question 6

my ear canal is swelling, pain behind eye and down neck.
ear has spurts of pain and throbbing and it is red no additional detail

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You : You might have an infection of the skin of the ear canal or outer ear. You should definitely go see a doctor right away.

Question 7

pressure sensation in my ear for 5 days now. i could also hear my heartbeat. the pressure comes and goes, no pain at all i see redness on my ear canal

Accepted Answer

It is likely you: have an ear canal infection causing your symptoms. It would be appropriate to be evaluated and treated before this progresses and becomes more serious. Make an appointment for evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 8

why after eating a lot of food  it causes inner ear to hurt with feeling of pain and pressure deep in the ear canal of both ears?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: A bit less common.  However, various things may be the cause.  Overeating can reflux, depending on how badly and your personal symptoms because the anatomy of the eustachian tubes in the throat acid can actually enter the canals.  Tmj, sore jaw joint from simply chewing too much food, may give a sense of ear pain.  This isn't straight fwd ; is going to require an exam from your doc. Best luck!

Question 9

something in ear canal either pimple or boil. loss of hearing. pressure in ear. jaw paining. cheeck and jaw swollen. pain when i eat.

Accepted Answer

Have it examined: The only way to effectively resolve such an issue is to have it evaluated. A warm moist heat applied to that side of the head along with ibuprofen may provide transient pain relief, but successful treatment must involve an exam.

Question 10

sharp pain behind ear lobe on the neck area press it sharp pain with following swelling of the ear canal and face is this an infection from the teeth ?

Accepted Answer

: Infected tooth can cause referred pain to the ear and facial swelling on the same side but it should not cause swelling of the ear canal (external auditory canal). Take care.

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He seems to be having ear pain, pressure build up and shooting pains in the ear canal. what could this be and is there any over-the-counter drugs 4 it?

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Weird sensations/pulling in the right side of the neck combined with pain in the ear canal, the bottom of the ear and the lower mandibula + ear eczema?

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My ear canal is swelling, pain behind eye and down neck. ear has spurts of pain and throbbing and it is red no additional detail

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Pressure sensation in my ear for 5 days now. i could also hear my heartbeat. the pressure comes and goes, no pain at all i see redness on my ear canal

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Why after eating a lot of food it causes inner ear to hurt with feeling of pain and pressure deep in the ear canal of both ears?

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Something in ear canal either pimple or boil. loss of hearing. pressure in ear. jaw paining. cheeck and jaw swollen. pain when i eat.

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Sharp pain behind ear lobe on the neck area press it sharp pain with following swelling of the ear canal and face is this an infection from the teeth ?

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