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"Floppy eardrum"...Do I need to see an ENT?
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Blowing my nose far too hard several years ago whilst overseas, I experienced a sudden “pop” and became immediately dizzy. Half hour later intensifying pain started and I went off to see a doctor. I couldnt speak the language but he squirted something in my ear and put me on some medication, and it subsided.
Ever since then though, my ear drum seems to “pop in/out” occasionally. When it does, my own voice is amplified inside my head making it difficult to speak or hear.
Additionally, if I go surfing and water slaps against my ear (even gently), I experience intense pain and a sensation of salt water inside my ear and down my throat. This subsides within 15 minutes.
Both these symptoms have been going on for about 4 years, without improvement or worsening. My GP looked inside my ear and said he “could not see a hole”.
Should I see an ENT? Or is this likely just something I need to live with? -
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Dr David McIntosh
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
David McIntosh is an Australian trained ENT surgeon with international experience. His areas of interest are paediatrics, nose and sinus disease, and providing access to … View Profile
You should definitely seek the advice of an ENT. For what it's worth, this is our website that may have more info.
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