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  2. Eustachian tube dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    [7] [5] Given that proximity of that part of the Eustachian tube to the tympanic cavity, the site of frequent infections during childhood, it is logical to conclude that this segment of the tube experiences fibrosis and stenosis from recurrent infections. This is a possible explanation for the increased frequency of chronic ear disease in ...

  3. Patulous Eustachian tube - Wikipedia

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    Patulous Eustachian tube is a physical disorder. The exact causes may vary depending on the person and are often unknown. [5] Weight loss is a commonly cited cause of the disorder due to the nature of the Eustachian tube itself and is associated with approximately one-third of reported cases. [6]

  4. Why do my ears feel clogged? 5 Things you can do right now. - AOL

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    For example, very curvy ear canals, narrow ear canals, or surgical ears are more prone to earwax buildup. When wax builds up, it causes muffled hearing, tinnitus, or aural fullness (plugged-up ...

  5. Cochlear hydrops - Wikipedia

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    Treatment for cochlear hydrops is the same as for Meniere's disease. Currently, no cure exists for either. [11] If a patient has undergone sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a course of steroids is often prescribed in an attempt to recover the hearing. Steroids may be injected directly through the eardrum. [12]

  6. Sensorineural hearing loss - Wikipedia

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    Since the inner ear is not directly accessible to instruments, identification is by patient report of the symptoms and audiometric testing. Of those who present to their doctor with sensorineural hearing loss, 90% report having diminished hearing, 57% report having a plugged feeling in ear, and 49% report having ringing in ear ().

  7. Hydroxyzine - Wikipedia

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    It is unclear if use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe. [8] It was first made by Union Chimique Belge in 1956 and was approved for sale by Pfizer in the United States later that year. [8] [10] In 2022, it was the 46th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 13 million prescriptions. [11] [12]

  8. Ear drop - Wikipedia

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    To straighten the ear canal, gently pull the upper ear back and up. Gently shake the medication if instructed. Administer the medication into infected ear. Gently push the tragus (ear flap) to help move the medication deeper into ear canal. Keep the head down for at least one minute. Repeat with other ear if necessary. For children under 3: [3]

  9. Otitis externa - Wikipedia

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    During the Tektite Project in 1969 there was a great deal of otitis externa. [26] The Diving Medical Officer devised a prophylaxis that came to be known as, "Tektite Solution", equal parts of 15% tannic acid, 15% acetic acid and 50% isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. During Tektite ethanol was used because it was available in the lab for pickling ...