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    Dymista Nasal Spray and Grommets for Ear Pressure and Hearing Issues

    I’ve been prescribed Dymista spray after three months of suffering from retracted eardrums and an inner ear infection that started after flying with a cold. Has anyone had any experience with it? It seems to have a lot of side effects. I’m desperate for some relief from the awful pressure in my...
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    Ear Barotrauma After Flight with Cold: Blocked Ear and Anxiety

    I flew home from holiday with a cold and sore throat on Saturday. Despite wearing EarPlanes earplugs, my ears were very painful during descent and wouldn’t pop. I was left with muffled hearing and a feeling of fullness, so I went to my GP on Monday. He said my eardrums were retracted and...
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    Hearing Becomes Dull in Response to Noise, with Cloudy Sensation and Recent Stress

    When I am in any kind of noise, my hearing becomes so dull that I can barely hear. The more noise there is, the more it dulls. Can anyone tell me what might be going on? I have been under a lot of stress lately after having a breakdown, and I have been blaming muscle tension, but I am growing...
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    Seeking Advice on Antidepressants (Venlafaxine and Escitalopram) and Their Impact on Tinnitus

    Hi, everyone. I am struggling with anxiety and depression, and my doctor wants me to take antidepressants. I have had tinnitus for many years, but I am worried it could get worse. I don’t think I could cope with that on top of everything else. Initially, they wanted me to take Venlafaxine, but...
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    Struggling with Tinnitus, Anxiety: Frightened to Try Antidepressants

    I have had tinnitus for many years. I first noticed it in my teens when the room was quiet. However, in my early 20s, I took antimalarial drugs for a holiday, which led to a massive increase in ringing that has never gone away. I have managed to get used to it, but I do not think I could cope if...