ENT said tinnitus in my right ear due to, well, congestion. is that possible?

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larry12344 - 02 Jun 2004 22:18 GMT

I've had "static-like" hissing coming from my right ear. The sound started
about 5 days ago, I noticed it when I awoke in the morning. It has never
happened before

After a thorough examinationa and a subsequent hearing test (of which
results concluded normal hearing), the doctor concluded my right ear is
congested and gave me some nasal spray to use for a few weeks.

I trust the doctor, however I really do not FEEL congested. I am in good
health, 26 years old.

Anyone ever heard of congestion induced tinnitus?

Thanks. Larry.

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terri231@knowspam.mam - 02 Jun 2004 22:23 GMT

>I've had "static-like" hissing coming from my right ear. The sound started
>about 5 days ago, I noticed it when I awoke in the morning. It has never
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>Thanks. Larry.

I would be persistent about this if this doesn't clear up after a few
weeks of using the nasal spray.

It is possible that you can not feel congested but have "negative
pressure" in your ears because of your sinuses. It happens to me all
the time due to seasonal allergies. It is not the source of my
tinnitus, however.

Terri

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Elly Byrne - 03 Jun 2004 21:05 GMT

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Susan - 05 Jun 2004 02:14 GMT

>Anyone ever heard of congestion induced tinnitus?
>
>Thanks. Larry.

I used to get occasional crackly, staticky tinnitus due to eustachian tube
blockage.
It didn't feel like congestion, either.

Here's hoping that's all you've got. I used pseudoephedrine to clear it out.

Susan

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