A member asked:

I have slight loss of hearing in my right ear after having a cold. what can i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Try a decongestant: Your eustachian tubes may be blocked. Try a decongestant such as Pseudoephedrine first. If that doesn't work, see your doctor.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Hearing loss: Some hearing loss is common after a cold, due to eustachian catarrh. Usually it is transient and hearing should get back to normal after cold subsides.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Hearing loss: Some hearing loss is common after a cold, due to eustachian catarrh. Usually it is transient and hearing should get back to normal after cold subsides.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

5.7k views

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A member asked:

I have slight loss of hearing in my right ear after having a cold. what can i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Rao agreed

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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