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Crackling in ear

seaswirl — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:37:56 GMT

I've been experiencing crackling in my ear. I went to the Urgent Care last night and the doctor said it was fluid in my ear and prescribed a nasal spray and Prednisone. That seems like overkill to me. I'm going to check out some "old wives" solutions. Anyone have any advice?

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Tricolor — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:45:38 GMT

Definitely do the nasal spray. If you are unsure about using the Prednisone, chewing gum can help. There is also a breathing exercise where you hold your nose and blow air gently into the ears. It's kind of difficult to explain online. It does work. Fluid in the ears can be very stubborn to get rid of. Another cause of crackling in the ears can be TMJ. I would see your family physician for a confirmation that there is fluid in there.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:47:38 GMT

I bought some eardrops called Swim-EAR. That's made specifically for water removal from the ears. It costs about $6.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:48:54 GMT

You might try a simple decongestant.

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skatting44 — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:50:13 GMT

I'd check with an ENT specialist . There's so many side effects from Prednisone . They have some prescription nasal sprays with steroids for those with nasal polyps .

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RedTop — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:52:42 GMT

Per doctors instructions, I take generic Claritin and put a drop of alcohol in my ear. I have also used the same product @SilleeMee used.

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Marceil — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:03:48 GMT

I have suffered for three years. It began when I took cipro and another antibiotic for diverticulitis. It even would go into a Geiger counter like spasm and I would collapse. My first ENT said it was fluid, and put me on nasal spray etc....finally told me not to come back! The next Ent thought it was from my jaw and wanted me to do prednisone. I refused. Through my own research I find stress brings it on and I think the strong antibiotics started it. I mean it began just a few days from the onset of the antibiotics. Maybe you have something different. Mine was extreme. It has settled down after two years and it occurs on occasion.

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CrazyDaisy — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:07:03 GMT

Is the water in front of or behind your ear drum? If it is behind, I would follow the Drs orders.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:15:44 GMT

I don't understand why people go to a doctor if they don't want to follow their orders. I have to believe the doctor is treating you in good faith to the best of his ability.

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rms1954 — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:34:53 GMT

WHY would you go to the effort and expense of seeking medical treatment of a licensed professional then question their advice?

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Still Raining — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:33:01 GMT

Anytime I had fluid, the doctor could see the level through the membrane. Just means that it could not drain out the throat for some reason, usually congestion. If it gets worse it can be painful, so I would follow the plan you were given.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:31:01 GMT

IMO you should follow your doc's advice. The only negative for me the couple of times I had to take prednisone was that it made me verrrry hungry! I joked with my doc that if he had to prescribe it again that he'd have to also give me a gift card to McDonald's as I craved it when taking that med. We both had a laugh.

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sann — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:56:57 GMT

@seaswirl wrote:
I've been experiencing crackling in my ear. I went to the Urgent Care last night and the doctor said it was fluid in my ear and prescribed a nasal spray and Prednisone. That seems like overkill to me. I'm going to check out some "old wives" solutions. Anyone have any advice?

Yes do what the Doctor said. Several years ago I had fluid and was prescribed Prednisone and the problem was solved. If not these things only get worse.

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skatting44 — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:47:00 GMT

I've been in the health care business of providing direct patent care for abt 40 yrs . My experience is that some medical professionals may not be correct in their diagnosis . Even health care professionals encourage patients to seek a 2nd opinion from specialists and esp if surgery is recomended

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Estates — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:56:37 GMT

@seaswirl DH and i both have ear wax issues. I also get a lot of water in my ears when I shower. I found this little scoops when I was looking for some solutions.Trust me,we have put peroxide and all types of fluids along with numerous syringes.These little scoops work like a charm. I think you get 6 for $5. It opened my ear and the water came out.I can look up the name when I get home.They look like a qtip only plastic with a scoop on one end and serration on the other.

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cherry — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:50:37 GMT

You might try an antihistamine/decongestant

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SilleeMee — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:19:32 GMT

@Estates wrote:
@seaswirl DH and i both have ear wax issues. I also get a lot of water in my ears when I shower. I found this little scoops when I was looking for some solutions.Trust me,we have put peroxide and all types of fluids along with numerous syringes.These little scoops work like a charm. I think you get 6 for $5. It opened my ear and the water came out.I can look up the name when I get home.They look like a qtip only plastic with a scoop on one end and serration on the other.

@Estates

I was just reading about how ear wax can do that with water getting stuck in the ears. Those scoop things sound like they would help. Makes total sense to me.

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ID2 — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:14:48 GMT

I just don't understand why the OP would make a trip to the ER then not heed the recommended meds the doctor prescribed?

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SilleeMee — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:02:03 GMT

Why question the OP's intention to seek answers? Why not just offer an answer to the OP question? That's what I would want if I came here to ask a question.