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Subject: Medical; middle ear ventilation; vestibular problems
Posted By: Gregory
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Question: " I have had increasing difficulty with equalization of
pressure in my middle ear. This occurs when gaining or losing elevation. The
problem began about 27 years ago and would only happen if I had a cold. It
has progressed to the point that it happens most of the time, whether or not
I have a cold and happens whether I am in a car or plane. It does not appear
to be related to motion, i.e. It can be a straight road or winding; if I am
driving or as a passenger.
I have had a CT and MRI with only the discovery of some sort of cyst
within the ethmoid sinus. I have been prescribed Duratus, etc, and told to
use over the counter sinus medications.
Nothing seems to be working, I continue to experience nausea with and
without vomiting, dizziness and disequalibrium and a sensation that I am
leaning to one side, usually to the left. When traveling by car, I generally
have someone else drive or I have to stop along the way to allow my ears to
equalize. More recently, I have begun to experience a change of sensation as
I reach the pass and begin to head back down in elevation.
My ENT assures me that the next step will likely be tubes. I wish to
avoid that because of side affects and because I enjoy water sports and do
not wish to risk infections, etc.
Could you please provide me with some possible answers or at least a
source of information?"
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