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根据您说的情况,您目前的双耳耳闷主要考虑和咽鼓管功能障碍(也就是有点中耳炎的表现,咽鼓管也属于中耳的一部分)有关系,咽鼓管是连接中耳腔和鼻咽部的管道,如果其闭塞或者不能够顺利开放的时候,就会导致有耳闷塞感。咽鼓管功能障碍原因可能和您有鼻炎(鼻塞就是典型表现)有关系,鼻炎导致鼻腔鼻咽部黏膜肿胀,而鼻咽部黏膜本身和咽鼓管粘膜就是相延续的,所以也可导致咽鼓管粘膜肿胀,从而导致咽鼓管功能障碍。
目前治疗可以用糠酸莫米松喷鼻(每天1次,每次每个鼻孔喷2下),治疗2周,同时用盐酸羟甲唑啉鼻喷剂喷鼻,每鼻孔喷2下,每天2次,连续治疗1周,一般会有明显效果。
另外您这个情况建议您做一个纤维鼻咽喉镜检查,确定一下目前的鼻咽喉具体状况,您这个耳闷咽鼓管功能障碍以及鼻塞还要考虑可能和消化不良嗳气反酸导致的反流性食管炎和反流性咽喉炎有关。胃酸反流还可以反流到鼻腔刺激鼻黏膜导致鼻塞;胃酸反流可以反流到鼻腔鼻咽部刺激咽鼓管在鼻咽部的开口,所以会导致咽鼓管功能障碍及耳闷。反流性咽喉炎很多时候可以完全没有胃液返流的自觉症状,所以即使您没有反酸症状也不能完全排除反流性咽喉炎。实际上胃酸胃液反流刺激鼻咽喉是您这种耳鼻不适的常见因素,只是因为很多人不注意(甚至不相信)这个因素,甚至很多医生都不注意这个因素,所以没有得到及时有效的有针对性的治疗,所以导致了您的症状持续不好,这也是很多慢性咽喉炎持续不好的主要原因。治疗建议您首先注意三餐不要过饱,避免酸的(包括酸奶,醋,各种酸的水果柑橘柠檬等)太辣的、太热的刺激性饮食;避免太甜腻的不易消化的饮食,比如巧克力等;饭后2小时避免剧烈活动;睡前3小时不要吃任何东西不要喝水,因为夜间卧位睡眠时更容易胃酸反流。睡觉时可以将床头适当抬高20cm左右。避免碳酸饮料。不要喝茶,咖啡,奶茶。避免烟酒刺激。持续不好的话,建议您口服抑制胃酸的药艾司奥美拉唑,每天早饭前半小时口服40mg,连续治疗至少4周,慢慢耳闷鼻塞不适就能改善。必要时可以去做个24小时的食管酸碱度监测(这个是诊断返流性食管炎的金标准),以及胃镜和幽门螺杆菌检查,根据情况再做进一步处理。
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Hello! Thank you very much for your reply, and I sincerely apologize for the long wait. I am providing you with a bilingual version, and please note that the Chinese version shall prevail.
Based on your description, your current bilateral ear fullness is most likely related to Eustachian tube dysfunction (which can be considered a mild manifestation of otitis media, as the Eustachian tube is part of the middle ear). The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear cavity with the na
sopharynx. When it becomes obstructed or cannot open properly, it can lead to a sensation of ear blockage or fullness.
The Eustachian tube dysfunction may be associated with rhinitis, as nasal congestion is a typical symptom of rhinitis. Rhinitis can cause swelling of the nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosa. Since the mucosa of the nasopharynx is continuous with the mucosa of the Eustachian tube, swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa can also result in swelling of the Eustachian tube mucosa, thereby leading to Eustachian tube dysfunction.
For treatment, it is recommended to use Nasonex (mometasone furoate) nasal spray, once daily, with two sprays in each nostril, for 2 weeks. In addition, use oxymetazoline nasal spray, two sprays in each nostril, twice daily, for 1 week. This regimen usually produces significant improvement.
Furthermore, I recommend that you undergo a fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy to evaluate the current condition of your nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and throat. Your ear fullness, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and nasal congestion may also be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) caused by indigestion, belching, and acid reflux.
Gastric acid can reflux into the nasal cavity and irritate the nasal mucosa, leading to nasal congestion. It can also reflux into the nasopharynx and irritate the opening of the Eustachian tube, thereby causing Eustachian tube dysfunction and ear fullness. In many cases, laryngopharyngeal reflux may occur without obvious symptoms of acid reflux, so the absence of typical reflux symptoms does not completely rule it out.
In fact, reflux of gastric acid and gastric contents irritating the nasopharynx and throat is a common cause of ear and nasal discomfort such as yours. However, many patients (and even some physicians) may overlook or underestimate this factor, resulting in a lack of timely and targeted treatment, which can lead to persistent symptoms. This is also one of the main reasons why many cases of chronic pharyngitis do not improve.
For management, I recommend the following:
• Avoid overeating at meals.
• Avoid acidic foods (including yogurt, vinegar, and acidic fruits such as citrus and lemons).
• Avoid overly spicy, very hot, or irritating foods.
• Avoid overly sweet, greasy, and difficult-to-digest foods such as chocolate.
• Avoid strenuous activity within 2 hours after meals.
• Do not eat or drink anything within 3 hours before bedtime, as gastric reflux is more likely to occur when lying down at night.
• Elevate the head of the bed by approximately 20 cm.
• Avoid carbonated beverages.
• Avoid tea, coffee, and milk tea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol.
If symptoms do not improve, you are advised to take Nexium (esomeprazole, the original imported formulation), 40 mg orally once daily, 30 minutes before breakfast, for at least 4 weeks. Gradual improvement of ear fullness and nasal congestion can usually be expected.
If necessary, you may also undergo 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring (the gold standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease), as well as gastroscopy and Helicobacter pylori testing, followed by further management based on the results.
I wish you a speedy recovery. If you have any further questions, please feel free to continue the consultation. If convenient, I would greatly appreciate a five-star rating (a coupon will be provided). Thank you very much!