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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Clogged Ears
Question: have had a cold for about a week. I now have a clogged left ear and pain behind it running down the back of my head.
Brief Answer:
Ear is connected to the throat by means of a tube called Eustachian
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The ear is connected to the throat by means of a tube called Eustachian tube. So whenever you have a cold, the ear can also get clogged, leading to congestion and the pain you describe.
Please take steam inhalation with a decongestant like vicks added to it and also a liquid or oral decongestant containing bromhexine and guaphenesin. If there is no improvement, you may need an antibiotic and be required to consult your doctor for this.
Regards
Ear is connected to the throat by means of a tube called Eustachian
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The ear is connected to the throat by means of a tube called Eustachian tube. So whenever you have a cold, the ear can also get clogged, leading to congestion and the pain you describe.
Please take steam inhalation with a decongestant like vicks added to it and also a liquid or oral decongestant containing bromhexine and guaphenesin. If there is no improvement, you may need an antibiotic and be required to consult your doctor for this.
Regards
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