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Complications after ear grommet and sinus surgery 3 months ago. i have intermittent whooshing in my ear, echoing when i speak and nasal/head pressure especially if nose has not completely drained after nasal rinsing. is this to be expected? thanks?

Q: complications after ear grommet and sinus surgery 3 months ago. i have intermittent whooshing in my ear, echoing when i speak and nasal/head pressure especially if nose has not completely drained after nasal rinsing. is this to be expected? thanks?

: Yes probably from fluid and inflammation. Work on antinflammatories which help the most. Also speak with your surgeon and make sure nothing else is occurring.

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Dr. Michelle Zetoony answered

Yes probably from fluid and inflammation. Work on antinflammatories which help the most. Also speak with your surgeon and make sure nothing else is occurring.

Answered 6/13/2021

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A member asked:

Complications after ear grommet and sinus surgery 3 months ago. i have intermittent whooshing in my ear, echoing when i speak and nasal/head pressure especially if nose has not completely drained after nasal rinsing. is this to be expected? thanks?

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