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    Flying with ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction)

    I was diagnosed before my loud noise exposure. I got it after a particularly bad double ear infection, multiple rounds of antibiotics, etc. Tinnitus came after I was dumb dumb on multiple occasions
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    Flying with ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction)

    I have diagnosed ETD...
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    Flying with ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction)

    Hi, I know this is an old post. But I was really worried about my ETD before my flight this month and am happy to report I had no problems. I hope your are doing better!
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    ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction) and Working Out

    The only thing that works for me is steam and time
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    My Posting Place

    Sorry for the no /s. I'm broke and in the good ole US of A. No fancy medical trips for me. I just screech on
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    My Posting Place

    Just did it, didn't work smh
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    My Posting Place

    Hey guys did you miss me? I'm back and can gladly state that my ears are 100% unchanged and still screeching. Screeched right into the New Year. Happy New Year
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    Are Q-Tips Actually Dangerous?

    I'm terrified of compacting wax since it has happened to me twice in my lifetime before T. That being said, I am guilty of using them before I go out sometimes if I know I'm going to be putting in ear plugs. My reasoning is that I want to get whatever I can out before I shove foam into my ear...
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    Favorite Horror Movies

    Check out Terrifier if you love campy slashers. My favorite of last year. So bad yet so gooooood
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    I Don't Know What to Do — Can I Still Use My Gaming Headset?

    Don't know what you're gaming on, but I set the mic up to where I can talk into it and config all audio output through the tv (at a reasonably low volume). Works well and I still get to chill with my pals online
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    My Posting Place

    How does he deal? Did he provide any insight? I've been thinking I'm just a whiny b*tch that can't deal with something that most people just shrug off and get on. Habituation seems so far off, as does a cure.
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    Got Tinnitus One Month Ago — Need Your Help :(

    Same thing happened to me. It went away and came back with a vengeance over a week after loud noise exposure. My hearing test came back normal in the frequencies they check for. Wait it out and see if it goes away or at least quiets down. I'm over 3 months in and have some loud days and some...
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    ETD (Eustachian Tube Dysfunction) and Working Out

    That's exactly what my ENT told me. Don't smoke.
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    How to Help ETD without Nose Sprays?

    Interesting. And no worries, we're trapped in the screechscape together :) I can't find anything to back up that doctor's claims. No ototoxic reports have been filed through the FDA and Fluticasone is not seen on the list you provided. (https://www.ehealthme.com/ds/flonase/ototoxicity/) I...
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    How to Help ETD without Nose Sprays?

    Will do! Hopefully something helps us