I'm really concerned about my hearing. Over the past four months, I've been experiencing sensorineural hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and tinnitus. The sounds I'm dealing with are around 60 to 70 dB. Could you help me understand what's going on and what options I might have?

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 2+ Yrs

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Chronic cold symptoms may indicate chronic sinusitis. Cetirizine helps alleviate symptoms, but a permanent cure depends on the underlying cause. Possible treatments for chronic sinusitis: - Antibiotics (if bacterial infection) - Nasal corticosteroids - Saline nasal irrigation - Surgery (in severe cases) Consult an ENT specialist for: - Proper diagnosis - Personalized treatment plan - Discussion of potential allergen avoidance or immunotherapy Note: Cetirizine is an antihistamine, not a cure for sinusitis.

Answered 17 days ago