Patient's question:
After getting hit in the face in March, my ear has been a bit purple on the back. I've always felt my ear is stuffy, and when I pinch my nose, my eardrum doesn't pop either. It's very uncomfortable. Sometimes when I suddenly drop in an elevator, I feel like my eardrum is stuck together. What should I do, doctor? What kind of treatment is needed?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it is definitely due to Eustachian tube dysfunction causing secretory otitis media, with low pressure in the middle ear.Suggestions: You can use some nasal decongestants or oral anti-inflammatory medications. As for the inability to blow your nose while pinching your nostrils, you can go to the hospital for Eustachian tube dilation. If it still doesn’t work, a tympanostomy tube may need to be inserted.