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The sound in the left ear is quieter than in the right ear.

Jun 05, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Cerumen impaction refers to the accumulation of dried ear secretions in the ear canal. If excessive cerumen builds up in the left ear, it may cause symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, and a sensation of ear fullness. Patients can routinely clean the earwax using cotton swabs or ear picks. When necessary, they may follow medical advice to use medications such as hydrogen peroxide solution or sodium bicarbonate solution to soften the cerumen before removal.

The sound in the left ear is quieter than that in the right ear, which may be related to factors such as cerumen impaction, sensorineural tinnitus, or otitis media. Patients can improve symptoms through general treatments, medications, and other methods. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Cerumen Impaction

Cerumen impaction refers to the accumulation of dried crusts caused by excessive ear canal secretions. If there is excessive cerumen in the left ear, it may lead to symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of ear fullness. Patients can use cotton swabs or ear picks to clean the cerumen during daily care. When necessary, they may follow medical advice to use medications such as hydrogen peroxide solution or sodium bicarbonate solution to soften the cerumen before removal.

2. Sensorineural Tinnitus

If a patient suffers from sensorineural tinnitus in the left ear, it may cause symptoms including decreased hearing in the left ear, headache, and dizziness. The patient may take medications such as flunarizine hydrochloride tablets or estazolam tablets under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.

3. Otitis Media

If inflammatory changes occur in the middle ear tissues of the left ear, hearing may be impaired due to inflammatory irritation, leading to symptoms such as ear pain, ear discharge, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Patients may take medications such as penicillin V potassium tablets or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules as directed by a physician for treatment.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, this condition may also be associated with external otitis, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or eustachian tube inflammation. If patients experience other discomforts, they should visit a hospital for examination and cooperate with doctors to receive appropriate symptomatic treatment.


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