Deaf Through Sinus

Ann | 23:58 Sun 25th Jan 2015 | Body & Soul

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Wonder if anyone can suggest anything which may help my husband. He had the bad flu virus just after Christmas and is still suffering with a "bunged up" ear (which isn't wax) and a hoarse voice caused by sinus. He can't shift his deafness by blowing his nose and his nose is clear now - it's just his ear now making him annoyed that he can't hear, although it keeps popping occasionally. Can anyone suggest a natural remedy?

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//Head down to knees, pinch nose, blow. If that doesn't work, see your GP. //

Tried that thanks! Will a GP be able to give him medication to dissolve it methyl? He phoned a doctor 3 weeks ago who wouldn't prescribe anything. He has also asked the pharmacist who says "just be patient" - but it's been nearly 6 weeks now and it's driving him mad.

Clanad

Not on your life… I see this 'pinch nose and blow' theory often and wonder why it's so prevalent when the fact is the Eustachian tubes (tiny tubes routed from the ears to the back of ones throat) are designed to drain downwards into the throat. By 'pinching and blowing' one is forcing the mucous back up the tubes. They are fairly small diameter wise and become swollen when infected.

Try this… hold your nose and swallow repeatedly. The suction caused by this action helps the yucky stuffy drain downward as intended...

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...and a regular gentle inhalation of Olbus Oil over a bowl of hot water.

Ann

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Thanks - he has tried Vicks steam inhalation but it made no difference, also tried holding nose and swallowing which makes it "pop" but soon becomes blocked again. I'm sure it's all connected to the awful cough he had, which has improved but not entirely gone yet.

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Would that be syringing through the ear or the nose methyl?

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O yuk methyl - too much information! ;)

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I thought syringing removed only wax this side of the ear drum - what happens when it's catarrh the other side of the ear drum.

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Sqad

Two things......the hoarsenss and the deafness.

Don't assume that the hoarseness is due to "sinus"....is he a smoker? If the hoarseness,persists for more than 6 weeks, then see you GP.

Deafness....it certainly sounds like "Eustachian catarrh, and needs a decongestant. Flixonase nasal spray which is available OTC should clear it up.

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