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Are Gupisone Prednisolone Tablets Advisable For Blocked Ear?
Hi. My ear has been blocked for a month now after I travelled by flight. I was also suffering from cold during my journey. ENT specialist suggested that my ear drum is blocked because of the same and prescribed gupisone prednisopone 5mg 2 tablets thrice a day for 3 days and then 2 tablets twice a day for two days and end with 2 tablets once a day for 2 days. Is this OK as these are steroids?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if GupisonePrednisolone tablets advisable for blocked ear. The symptoms like ear blockage which could be due to ear wax, blocked nose by cold & sinus infection, accumulation of water within the ear, changes in atmospheric pressure and blockage in the Eustachian tubes. Well Prednisolone can help in some cases , but exact cause must be find and treated properly , you can take it for the time being . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. You should use Wax Softening Solution or wax dissolving solutions. You should use nasal sprays. You should do this excercise Take a deep breath and pinch your nose. Now, try to exhale like you are trying to breathe out. Do warm saline gargles.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are Gupisone Prednisolone Tablets Advisable For Blocked Ear?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Gupisone Prednisolone tablets advisable for blocked ear. The symptoms like ear blockage which could be due to ear wax, blocked nose by cold & sinus infection, accumulation of water within the ear, changes in atmospheric pressure and blockage in the Eustachian tubes. Well Prednisolone can help in some cases , but exact cause must be find and treated properly , you can take it for the time being . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. You should use Wax Softening Solution or wax dissolving solutions. You should use nasal sprays. You should do this excercise Take a deep breath and pinch your nose. Now, try to exhale like you are trying to breathe out. Do warm saline gargles. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari