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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Cough

Posted on Thu, 16 Mar 2017

Question: hi doctor,
last week I had cough and cold . I went to doctor and she suggested cluvlinic 625 for 5 days and montec LC for 7 days ; steam inhalation and nasal spray 7 days. dose is completed but still I feel some kind of fluid in my ear. I do not have cough now. one nose still closed 50 â.I went for follow up and she said sometime fluid gets accumulated behind the eardrum. there is no wax in ur ear. it will take some time.

because of this I feel less hearing from left ear also I hear my own sound sometime. kind of uneasiness.
it happened first time to me. it's a common thing? when I woke up in morning I feel more discomfort. any advice.how long it take to clear fluid.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having eustachian tube blockage due to sore throat. This is very common after a throat infection. It will be fine in next few days.
Take an oral decongestant and use a decongestant nasal drops for another 5 days. Also take steam inhalation and chew a gum. This will help the tube to open and the feeling of heaviness in ears will subside.
The echo of your sound is also due to this.
Please get a x-ray paranasal sinuses done and send me the reports. You might be having a septal deviation that is responsible for the nasal blockage and sore throat. The reports will help me suggest you better.
Any further questions are always welcome
Thanksand regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 hours later)

thanks Dr.
I have already taken nasal drop 7 days.is it OK to continue for next 5 days?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
EUSTACHIAN TUBE BLOCKAGE

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up query
You mentioned that you took nasal spray. sprays given are usually steroidal not decongestants. But still you can take nasal drops for another 5 days.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (43 minutes later)

I have nasal spray which I am using as drops.xylometazoline hydrochloride nasal solution IP (Otrivin )

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Otrivin is fine.Continue using it 2 drops 3 times a day for another 5 days.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 days later)

Dr
I am continuing steam inhalation and nasal spray, how many days does it take to clear eustachian tube. While swallowing I hear some vibration in left ear.
thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up query
It can take 10 days to 3 weeks for complete cure varying from case to case.
Along with the medicines you are taking, take an oral decongestants also for faster relief.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (24 hours later)

thanks doctor. there is no pain but it's very irritating. it gives same feeling like water in ear or feeling like take off. I have stopped all tablets.taking only Otrivin and steam inhalation. it seems pressure is not same on eardrum.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I can understand it doesn't feel good with blocked ears but it is always good to treat with medicines rather than going for an intervention.
If the ears are not normal in 3 weeks then intervention is done. Tympanotomy is done with grommet insertion. It can be done immediately if it is very painful but in your case I think you should try with medicines.
Please take an oral decongestant also for quicker relief. Rest all to continue.
Any further questions or doubts are always welcome
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

what medicines I should take?
I am already taking Otrivin nasal spray rt now

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Take a combination of levocetrizine plus phenylepherine twice daily for a week. Continue nasal drops and steam inhalation.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

in what quantity. I mean mg ?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Levocetrizine is 5 mg + pheylepherine 10 mg/ pseudoephedrine 30mg
Take twice daily
Any further questions are always welcome
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)

medical shop was giving these salts with some paracetamol. Any particular brand or medicine name ?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can take ctz plus or Sinarest, Acolate
instead of phenylepherine, pseudoephedrine is also fine..
if a tablet has ambroxol; take it..
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj