Myringitis and deafness

[Earl r Henry]

hi all, getting a bit worried. Have had an episode of Myringitis and am on treatment with Gentamicin ear drops. Problem began last Monday but I had a sinus problem before that. I am taking anti biotics now for the sinus issue. Problem is I still can't hear properly in that ear. It is driving...

 

[zephren]

Gentamicin is known to be ototoxic so it could be making your hearing loss worse. For some infections, Gentamicin is the best treatment despite the side effects but your doctor should have discuss this possibility with you.