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How to manage blocked Eustachian tubes during flights?

There is no need to cancel your flight. Here are some measures you can take to help alleviate discomfort and minimize the risk of further issues with your blocked Eustachian tubes: Keep a cotton plug in both your ears throughout the flight. Chew gum during

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Ear Bleeding: Causes, Signs & Treatment

It's possible that the bleeding from your eardrum is due to using an instrument to clean your ear or from an insect causing damage. To help with your recovery, avoid any ear instrumentation, cold water, and beverages. Keep your ear dry and avoid head baths for

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Ear Itching: Precautions and Medication

Precautions: Avoid any form of ear instrumentation like earbuds. Keep your ear dry. Avoid water seeping into the ear, especially during a shower. Medication: Take Tab Levosiz M 0-0-1 for 5 days after dinner. Ear Drops: Use Otiflox ear drops, 2 drops in the

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Crackling in Ear: Causes, Symptoms, Remedies, Treatment

It's important not to try to pop your ear forcefully, as this can cause pain and potentially damage your ear. To help relieve the discomfort, here are some recommendations: Avoid violent sneezing, nose clearing, or coughing, as these actions can exacerbate

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Ear Pain: Causes, Treatment, Prevention Tips

For ear pain, hearing loss, and swollen eardrum with blood in the ear, here's the recommended treatment plan: Avoid any form of ear instrumentation. Keep the ear dry. Reduce intake of cold water and beverages. Medications: Tab Vetory SP 1-0-1 x 5 days

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How should I treat a bump in my ear?

Ice fomentation twice a day for 3 days can help reduce inflammation and pain in the ear. It's important to avoid any external injury to the ear during this time to prevent further discomfort. Regarding the medication, Tab Vetory SP or Zerodol SP, the dosage

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What's Lodged in My Ear Canal?

Discomfort and Clogged Sensation: 1. Experiencing discomfort and a feeling of clogged ears for over a week suggests that there may be an underlying issue that needs attention. 2. It's essential to address this discomfort promptly to prevent potential.

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What's causing swelling in pierced ear?

Possible Causes: Infection: It's possible that your ear piercing has become infected, especially if you're experiencing swelling, pain, and tenderness. Irritation: Sometimes, the piercing site can become irritated due to factors like friction from clothing.

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Piercing Complications: Lump Behind Ear, Swelling, and Pain

The lump beside your ear is likely a reactive lymph node, indicating an active infection from the piercing. It's advisable to remove the piercing and apply local antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatment.

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Is Your Ear Pain Back After an Infection?

I understand your concern regarding the return of your ear pain after an infection. It’s important to note that you shouldn’t instill drops in your ears unless you are experiencing severe symptoms like significant pain, discharge, decreased hearing, or

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