Hi,
I've had tinnitus in my left ear for about 10 years. It gets louder and quieter and sometimes the sounds change, but I've gotten used to it for the most part.
About a month ago, I woke up with what I would describe as stuffiness in my left ear. It's like water got into my ear while swimming. My hearing level has dropped in that ear and bass sounds reverberate which makes it difficult to concentrate on music for example.
I've been to the doctor and my ear is perfectly clear, no wax or any other visible problems. She suspected ETD and gave me a nasel spray. It hasn't worked... my ears pop normally so I'm not sure if that's it. Any other ideas what it could be? I'm on a long waiting list to see an ENT specialist. The hearing problem is causing me problems at work so it's becoming stressful and no sign of it abating.
I've had tinnitus in my left ear for about 10 years. It gets louder and quieter and sometimes the sounds change, but I've gotten used to it for the most part.
About a month ago, I woke up with what I would describe as stuffiness in my left ear. It's like water got into my ear while swimming. My hearing level has dropped in that ear and bass sounds reverberate which makes it difficult to concentrate on music for example.
I've been to the doctor and my ear is perfectly clear, no wax or any other visible problems. She suspected ETD and gave me a nasel spray. It hasn't worked... my ears pop normally so I'm not sure if that's it. Any other ideas what it could be? I'm on a long waiting list to see an ENT specialist. The hearing problem is causing me problems at work so it's becoming stressful and no sign of it abating.