Persistent Crackling Sounds in Ears After Severe Cold - #51851

–The crackling sound in your ears is most likely due to mild Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, which often occurs after severe cold. It is usually not serious. Steam inhalation and saline nasal spray can help. If the sound continues, an ENT check-up and simple tests like hearing test will be done. —Rx: 1)Saptamrita Lauha – 1 tab twice daily after food with honey. 2)Dashmool Kwath – 15 ml with equal warm water twice daily before food. 3)Anu Taila – 2 drops in each nostril morning (Nasya). 4)Bilva Taila – 2 drops in affected ear at night (Karna Purana). ----Advice: Steam inhalation once daily Avoid cold food, cold water, and dust exposure Do gentle pranayama

Hello I can understand your situation It is difficult to deal with persisting sounds in your ear Also you have history of Barrage laser treatment done I will explain your case in simple words We have Eustachian tube which connects your nasopharynx with your middle ear This also maintains pressure balance between the nose and ear in simple terms After severe cold for 7 years the nasal passage remains block disrupting the pressure balance and this leads to crackling sounds in ears WHAT WE SHOULD FOCUS ON -We have to reduce your cold -Clear the nasal passage -and also bring back pressure balance in ear this will reduce the crackling sound AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT Ayurvedic treatment includes two aspect internally we have to reduce congestion and clear the block Externally we have to reduce crackling sound INTERNAL MEDICATION 1. Ashwagandha capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food 2. Dashmoolkatutreya Ks tab 2 tablet twice a day after food 3. Guduchi Satva 1 tsp with warm water twice daily after food EXTERNAL CARE 1. Nasal therapy -Daily use of anu taila 2 drops in each nostrils In ayurveda nasal passage is considered as treatment for all diseases above the neck 2. Ear care -Put 2 drops of bala taila in each ear LIFESTYLE ADVICE- -Avoid exposure to too cold winds -Do not use headphones for long in loud sounds -DO daily steam inhalation -Drink only warm water Considering your history of retinal tear I have prescribed gentle treatment If the sounds increases and ENT evaluation becomes important Wishing you a good health Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate