Question

Two days ago, my ear suddenly felt stuffy and painful. It sounds like there’s a layer of paper, and it’s muffled; I can’t hear clearly, sometimes good, sometimes bad, alternating between left and right ears. What’s wrong with my ear?

Answer

I’m glad to help you out. Your ear may have developed sudden sensorineural hearing loss with a low-frequency decline, ear fullness, and a sense of echo. The symptoms of acute serous otitis media should be taken seriously and treated promptly. Steroid anti-inflammatory drugs can be used in conjunction with intravenous therapy to help reduce swelling, eliminate tinnitus, and improve or even restore hearing. It is recommended that you adopt symptomatic treatment, combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine if possible, and also consider visiting the otolaryngology department of the hospital for examination and treatment.