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A member asked:
An inner ear infection caused me to go deaf in one ear about 2 years ago. since then i have become allergic to all pollens can these be linked?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: It is unfortunate that you lost your hearing in one ear after an infection presumably of the ear drum. This should have no bearing on development of subsequent allergies.
Answered 5/17/2015
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Maybe: My suspicion is that the damage to the pharyngeal mucosa and potential scarring left you susceptible to inhaled irritants in general, which is similar to true allergy with regard to nasal/sinus symptoms; but new allergy is possible as well. An Allergist can confirm allergic sensitization or diagnose other causes of chronic rhinitis and off appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/17/2015
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