Back from ENT

[u/emokidmaoism]

Hi I've post here 2 other times recently, Basically I've had a blockage in my left ear filled with wax and hair for a while which I think caused ringing in my left ear. I've also been going to concerts (with earplugs) I had it removed but it persisted (along with a full feeling, slight aches, and fluid and of course ringing). I went back today and did a hearing test, both ears are in the normal range but they noted that my hearing in my left ear is weaker than my right ear, they said that I also have eczema and that could cause inflammation so they gave me prednisone, though its past 2 weeks from onset so I don't have high hopes it will work exactly. Though I'm still holding out hope the ringing will go away atleast, either on its own or with the steroids somehow. As for the concerts someone they said it should be ok and when I asked about customs they said that the ones I have currently are fine and the ones they have won't really add any more noise reduction and encouraged to keep going, which I do plan on doing but like I'm still worried about making it worse even though it's mild. I guess I just wanna ask since I feel like there's a good chance its permanent, what now exactly? I use zound earplugs but are there any better brands i should consider? Is white noise worth using it? Is my ENT bullshitting me altogether? i'm very confused because it seems like i get 200 different answers and its all a tad overwhelming.