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How To Cure Clogging Of Ear,cough And Cold?

I ve have a severe summer head cold for 2 weeks now and during all the sniffles sneezing And couphing it has caused my ears to I guess ou would say clogg up . I have my mothers funeral to attend and I can t hear anything except a long high pitched sound of a cricket chirping. This has been going on for 2 weeks now and I m almost to the point of insanity. Plz help
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Hello dear,

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear.
Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cold & congestion, can lead to clogging/ discomfort in ear by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear.

Management includes:
1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra.
2. Decongestant nasal drops.
3. Antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports.
4. Warm salt water gargle.
5. Steam inhalation.
6. Maintenance of adequate hydration & nutrition status of the body.
7. Protection from cold, dust & other allergens.

Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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How To Cure Clogging Of Ear,cough And Cold?

Hello dear, There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear. Also obstruction to this Eustachian tube, secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, cold & congestion, can lead to clogging/ discomfort in ear by causing un-equalisation of pressure between the nasopharynx & middle ear. Management includes: 1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra. 2. Decongestant nasal drops. 3. Antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports. 4. Warm salt water gargle. 5. Steam inhalation. 6. Maintenance of adequate hydration & nutrition status of the body. 7. Protection from cold, dust & other allergens. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.