Im scared. Is this forever?
Im a 20 year old male. I got sick little over 2 weeks ago, nothing major just a simple cold. Today it’s been exactly two weeks that I hear worse on my left ear and it has been feeling full as if underwater. A few days ago I started hearing a permanent ringing. I was told that it’s Etd and tinnitus like ringing. I read that it’s supposed to resolve within 2 weeks. Now it’s still not gone and I’m scared of permanent damage. I have a flight in 3 days and that adds additional fear. I had an appointment at a ear/throat/nose doctor and he said it’s infection caused Etd and just gave me nose drops.
I’m so worried please anyone tell me advice, the past 2 weeks have been hard on me. What can I do?