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Sudden tinnitus and drop in hearing in left ear, ETD?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Feb 6 12:49pm | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
I also experienced sudden hearing loss in my left ear and increased tinnitus after a hammering project. I waited for a couple of weeks hoping it would eventually fix itself. Had two audiologist appointments, an MRI and two hearing tests. Nothing appeared to be wrong. Excuse me, but I can’t hear! My left nostril runs CONSTANTLY, and my eyes water. I feel like there is a connection. I was told an ENT visit would not help. Am I foolish to request an appointment?
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Hello .
I am 71 started tinitus end of January 23.
Do I see a neurologist? Or thinking about. Getiatrist?
Any comments?
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ENT isn't good enough, you need an otologist, that's a specialty in ENT. Because the equipment they use for procedures is extremely expensive, a specialist like this is usually associated with a hospital, a large teaching hospital probably. I can't tell you if this person can do any more for you but it's who I'm seeing, I have another appt with him Wednesday. He's been my otologist for 7 years. I know they can put a camera into your nose to examine your eustachian tubes (or larynx, etc.), don't think I really want that experience again (had it many years ago) without anesthesia but I'll see what he says. It sounds to me that you have a eustachian tube disorder. I know I do but at this point I think the hearing loss, which is in the upper register of sound, is permanent. You never know, though. So I'd look online for ENT department of hospitals and call to see if they have an Otologist on staff and the equipment necessary, that's an enormous microscope in the procedure room. It has a lens attachment.