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Hearing issues?

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minilemonade · 06/09/2018 16:43

Hi guys. Not really the end of the world but my hearing in my left ear has gone sort of fuzzy. As though I have an earplug in. Right seems fine. I've got a consultant appointment on Tuesday but was wondering if there's anything I can do to help it?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 06/09/2018 18:29

perhaps you could see your pharmacist before tuesday? they will be able to take a peek at it and tell you what's wrong. all the best x

Heatherbaby · 06/09/2018 18:31

At the risk of sounding like I'm trivialising the issue, sounds blocked - probably a build up of wax that you can sort with over the counter ear drops or get a nurse to syringe it out for you.

minilemonade · 06/09/2018 18:55

Have done. Not blocked

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Gemsie1984 · 06/09/2018 23:35

Sounds like eusachian tune dysfunction. I get it a lot. Nothing that can be done short term but warm compress behind the ear regularly to try and open the tube, as don't think you can take decongestants in pregnancy 😕

minilemonade · 07/09/2018 09:31

Thank you @Gemsie1984 looking that up it does seem pretty accurate. I'll give that a go for now. Thank you :)

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Gemsie1984 · 07/09/2018 11:31

Have you tried pinching your nose and trying to blow air through your nose with your mouth closed? I do it and it's successful sometimes, to be used with caution though as can rupture tympanic membrane if done too forcefully..

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