Hearing Loss While Sick?

[BarrettRC8]

I had to take a hearing test today and while I was still within the requirements for a naval aviator, I was much closer to the limits than I had been previously. I was at first worried and ready to toss my iPod in the trash, but thought perhaps that the common cold/flu that I'm experiencing might have had some effect. Any input as to whether or not this may be the case?

*Note: I've google'd the issue but didn't come up with anything conclusive.

 

[Lawman]

Sinus inflamation will effect your hearing. Thats one of the reasons you go to an "Ear, Nose, and Throat" doctor, those areas are all related.

 

[feddoc]

Yea, what he said. Your eustachian tube runs from your middle ear to inside the back of your throat. All that cold/flu junk plugs it up.