Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Has anyone had any experience of glue ear in adults & what might shift it quicker?We were in Spain last week & my wife had a bit of a cold/virus through the week. On the flight home during the descent last Thursday she had severe ear pain & now can hardly hear a thing. The docs have said it's glue ear which sorts itself out but she's being driven mad trying to get steam in her ear, taking decongestants, chewing gum, etc.The web seems to say 3 months might be normal to recover but I wondered if anyone has any secret top tips she can try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I would suggest you stay out of her way,because one way or another,this is gonna be your fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 I would suggest you stay out of her way,because one way or another,this is gonna be your fault. Too late mate but appreciate the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Is it no' a bonus if the wife can't hear you!!? Tell her to suck on a caramel / toffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Is it no' a bonus if the wife can't hear you!!? Tell her to suck on a caramel / toffee. That an innuendo? I doubt that will help given the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That an innuendo? I doubt that will help given the circumstances. Having re-read that, aye, I didn't mean to comment on the Huddersfields' private life! Seriously, I know someone who had it. They sucked on sweets constantly and it went away after a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Had it years ago when I worked in Bratislava. Absolutely murder, was sitting in a hotel room with my ipod cranked to 11 and still could barely hear a thing. Eventually went to a Slovak doctor who got it syringed. Instant relief! The amount of gunk that came out was unreal Had it again here last year but now they don't recommend syringing due to the potential to damage the sensitive parts of the ear. So it has to be Otex ear drops, which do the job but you just have to be patient, it can take a few days of drops going in to clear it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Having re-read that, aye, I didn't mean to comment on the Huddersfields' private life! Seriously, I know someone who had it. They sucked on sweets constantly and it went away after a couple of days. Perhaps sucking on something like a Fisherman's Friend or pan drop would be better than a toffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Or something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hydrogen Peroxide. You'll get it with hair dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Perhaps sucking on something like a Fisherman's Friend or pan drop would be better than a toffee? Aye, they're better examples. If I hung about with Alan, I'd pray for glue ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Many thanks for the suggestions, one or two of which I even felt brave enough to share with her I've offered her a pint of hydrogen peroxide & a fisherman's friend. Hopefully do the trick. Actually, seriously...& apologies for the totally thick question but I'm presuming she would breath in the fumes from the peroxide?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Drops of it inside the ear dissolves it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Drops of it inside the ear dissolves it all. Ah right...nice one & thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Many thanks for the suggestions, one or two of which I even felt brave enough to share with her I've offered her a pint of hydrogen peroxide & a fisherman's friend. Hopefully do the trick. Actually, seriously...& apologies for the totally thick question but I'm presuming she would breath in the fumes from the peroxide?? Ah right...nice one & thanks.Warning - in very small drops. Great for spots too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Warning - in very small drops. Great for spots too Just looking it comes in different strengths...I'm assuming the 3% dilution, would that be right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Just looking it comes in different strengths...I'm assuming the 3% dilution, would that be right? No idea. I used the stuff in a hair dye kit. I look pretty handsome with bright blue hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 No idea. I used the stuff in a hair dye kit. I look pretty handsome with bright blue hair. I'd do the same but the chuffing great bald patch in the middle might not look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Just looking it comes in different strengths...I'm assuming the 3% dilution, would that be right?how no try otex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Get a straw and blow through the other ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 A kebab skewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Get a straw and blow through the other ear. Best one yet & cheaper than drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is Mrs. Huddersfield still with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Is Mrs. Huddersfield still with us? Oh yes, it's Mr. Huddersfield whose life is hanging on a thread after I shared some of the above suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Oh yes, it's Mr. Huddersfield whose life is hanging on a thread after I shared some of the above suggestions. Thank God for that. Was scared to watch Breakfast news for fear of a hydrogen incident in Huddersfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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