• Have had recent severe cold Yes

Have pain in my left ear-with ringing, after recent bout with minor cold symptoms. Do I need medication or will this pass! My physiician is difficult to get an appointment with!

1 Answer

  • Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Calhoun, GA

Go to walmart health clinic and ask for an audiogram or hearing test. IF your hearing has significantly changed, you may need a course of steroids if your hearing has suddenly changed during your recent cold.
Other than that, get afrin nasal spray and use it twice a day in both nostrils for 3 days only. Keep practicing popping your ears. the pressure will likely improve, but you want to make sure you don't have a change in your hearing.

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