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Had ear infection that cleared with antibiotics. have ongoing hearing loss,fullness,tinnitus and stuffiness,pressure on right side. at times it presents mildly,other intense. ct said mild opacification in mastoid air cells. symptoms coincide?
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The middle ear space and the mastoid sinuses are connected. Mild hearing declines due to retained fluid can last for weeks after all germs are killed. The mastoid opacification suggests ongoing problems. Work with your doc to see if more treatment is needed.
Answered 11/28/2022
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