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Was sick. took antibiotics. now, i have subtle ringing in left ear/sensitivity to sound/slight hearing loss/ after blowing nose too hard. what to do?

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Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Slight tinnitus : the subtle ringing can be due to the antibiotics. Watch it for a few days to see if it resolves. If it does not. Get a hearing test to check the hearing. Pop your ears regularly (20 or more times a day)to be sure the Eustachian tube is opening correctly. This could also cause a subtle ringing in the ears and can be the result of a recent bacterial infection. Good luck and feel better.

Answered 6/15/2015

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A member asked:

Was sick. took antibiotics. now, i have subtle ringing in left ear/sensitivity to sound/slight hearing loss/ after blowing nose too hard. what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Stachler answered

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