Dear fellow tinnitus (T) sufferer. If the infection is causing a build
up of mucus in the eustacian tube or inside the middle ear you may be
in luck. T can vary according to stress and blood pressure, and
intensity of distracting background noise.
Use copious amounts of Fes and prescription nasal spray like Nasonex
(or whatever it is called in your country) to reduce the obstruction.
Flush your sinuses with mild warm salt water (instructions on
Internet). Here in Australia antibiotics are being prescribed less
frequently owing to the potential for MSRA and other
antibiotic-resistant infections. AB's also kill good bacteria.
Your T may also respond to relaxation, mandibular massage, avoiding
caffeine and loud noises (power tools, loud music, explosions),
cardiovascular exercise, red wine, melatonin at night, and regular
preventative sinus therapy (Fes, Nasonex).
If you snore get yourself tested for slkeep apnoea, as I believe this
impacts on blood flow in delicate capillaries in the ear. In fact it
is probably a good idea to get a full medical to rule out diabetes,
anaemia, and other basic medical conditions that affect blood supply
to the brain.
Sadly T is a neurological disorder, usually irreversible, and once it
manifests it takes a couple of years to settle down (using steps
above). You end up with a barely noticeable hiss or cricket-like
sounds that are barely noticeable during the day. At night, sleep with
the radio on (set it to turn off after 60 or 90 minutes), play it low
but just audible above the T. Avoid absolute silence at night, esp if
you over-focus on T sounds. If you do find something to do to take
your focus away from T.
There is no cure for T. It forces us to adapt and adjust.
Once you adapt you will hardly notice it.
The deviated septum may be a red herring, but always consult an Ear
Nose & Throat specialist, and as I said above, if you snore get it
checked out.
Hope this helps.
Post by t***@gmail.comI have a deviated septum that results in one of my nasal passages
being blocked at all times. Can this condition along with a clogged
sinus create or increase the effect of tinnitus ?
My hope is that having my deviated septum corrected will reduce my
tinnitus. Has anyone else done this with good results ?
Thanks,
Lee Stogner
Lee I am scheduled for the same thing along with ventilator tube insertion as tests showed a Eustachian tube closure problem as well. My theory is this; nasal congestion often leads to nasal drip and unequal pressurization from the nasal passages which are connected to the ear. The pulsative issue and neurological aspects are separate and may continue but will surely be helped to a degree by the surgery.