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Have tinnitus frm 2 wks. have been taking nasal congestion spray but it has had no effect. the doctor said i have retraction of tympanic membrane.
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Ear: There are many causes for tinnitus including wax, hearing loss, ibuprofen, aspirin, caffeine and chocolate and middle ear infections. Generally no treatment exists but you should see and ENT and get a hearing test
Answered 8/16/2014
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