Was listening to a regular contributor on VSIN this morning and he said he had the ear infection too. He was a mess.
Really interesting
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Was listening to a regular contributor on VSIN this morning and he said he had the ear infection too. He was a mess.
Really interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAKSYnlp1ekQuote:
Originally Posted by Sanlmar
While there seems to be a strange prevalence of ear problems among PFA members in late 2022, I can at least say that mine was not an infection.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanlmar
Not only didn't it present like an infection, but the doctor did not see any signs of one when looking in both ears.
My streak of no ear infections in the past 38.5 years remains intact. I was just about exactly Benjamin's age now when I had my last ear infection.
Still present to an extent despite 0.0% other lingering cold/flu symptoms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sloppy Joe
This flu was way nastier than either round with COVID I've had but have never had ear stuff before.
Factoid #1
Someone claims ear pressure.
Someone consults an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist is dismissed after an external ear canal flushing.
Factoid #2
Ear pressure persists
How is this possible when
specialist has cleared ear canal
and confirmed no infection?
How is this possible when ear pressure is a function/mal of the middle ear
What specialist ignores the most probable cause of suffering which is fluid build up in the middle ear.
This very common experience begins with a fluid to the middle ear. Infection is the result of untreated middle ear obstruction
My 78 year old mom had covid and was actually admitted to the hospital for one night due to her age/pacemaker/fever/ect, while recovering at home she had a plugged right ear and no hearing in that ear. Waited until she tested negative then went to ENT doc, given antibiotic for ear infection. Infection cleared but she never regained her hearing in that ear. Been deaf in right ear the last 4 months. Not sure if it was covid or ear infection but either way hearing is gone.
Take care of your ears.
There is literally no chance a specialist has examined and cleared the external ear of a patient without immediately performing Tympanometry.Quote:
Originally Posted by DukeCaboom
Fluid build up in the middle ear is the most common ailment treated by an ENT and is detected within minutes by a tympanogram.
Untreated, a middle occlusion (middle ear fluid) will take your hearing and potentially your life.
YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE A SPECIALISTS OFFICE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS WITHOUT A MIDDLE EAR FUNCTION TEST
(a tympanogram)
This is directed to Todd Witteles owner of this site.
You are literally spreading falsehoods.
Be aware of that. What you say is not opinion.
There is no debate. You potentially may cause harm with your ignorant claims.
Who knew that limitles was such a fanatical ear advocate?
With all the postings and discussions of your on-going maladies, it is readily apparent you're just a few years away from moving to South Florida to spend your golden years.
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Originally Posted by Cerveza Fria