I'm pretty worried because my mom just had an endoscopy and they found her left vocal cord isn't working right the report mentioned something about left side vocal cord paralysis. The doctors said there's no infection and no clear cause, calling it idiopathic. They've suggested a CT scan, but I'm really anxious about what might be causing this. Can you shed some light on what could lead to vocal cord paralysis like this?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been using Waxonil ear drops because I thought it would help the earwax come out, but the wax just isn't coming out and now it feels like my ears are blocked. What could be happening, and what should I do next?

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I'm experiencing a sudden issue with hearing in my left ear, and it sounds like there's wind blowing in there. I'm currently taking Tinnicar, but I'm concerned about what's happening. Should I be worried, and is there anything else I can do to alleviate this?

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