Barotrauma leading to tinnitus?
Just over two weeks ago I had the misfortune/was stupid enough to fly with a head cold.
Fortunately, nothing was ruptured (I've seen my GP twice and an ENT doc once), but I did experience aches and pains around my ears for a few days afterwards. Gradually, the cold has also been clearing up, and with it the "fullness" in my ears. I can clear them without any problem now.
My hearing seems to be improving again, but I have been left with a constant high-pitched ringing/squeal in both ears.
Does anyone else have any experience of tinnitus following a barotrauma incident (the other threads on tinnitus focus on noise-induced tinnitus)? If so, did it improve? How long did it take? This is the first time I've had it, and it's been driving me nuts for over two weeks now.
Thanks in advance for any info.