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How Can Ear Congestion And Cold Be Treated?
I have had a cold or sinus problems since june maybe. Started with swimmers ear. Ears plugged up, can not hear out of that side. They it goes away and effects the otherside. Just can not get well. What can I do. Im taking a sinus medication not or allergy med. That seemed like it worked at first but no now soo much. I have flonase that seemed to help but not soo much now. Last couple of nites my nose just drains out of the left nostril. Can not do much about that. Help
Fri, 1 Dec 2017
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1. It is a physiological phenomenon that cold virus causes a build-up of fluid in the middle ear making it difficult for sound to travel efficiently from the outer ear to eardrum, so due to this congestion and presence of swimmer's ear, it may lead to an ear infection in the middle ear, causing temporary hearing loss.
2. It is wise to consult an ENT specialist since problem of having sinusitis and now running nose, might have progressed to Rhinosinusitis, till then:
till then:
- steam inhalation to help loosen thick mucus.
- regular nasal rinses.
- Avoid heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food
Thanks for contacting with your health concern
1. It is a physiological phenomenon that cold virus causes a build-up of fluid in the middle ear making it difficult for sound to travel efficiently from the outer ear to eardrum, so due to this congestion and presence of swimmer's ear, it may lead to an ear infection in the middle ear, causing temporary hearing loss.
2. It is wise to consult an ENT specialist since problem of having sinusitis and now running nose, might have progressed to Rhinosinusitis, till then:
till then:
- steam inhalation to help loosen thick mucus.
- regular nasal rinses.
- Avoid heavy, slimy and acidic food, curd, mustard oil, excess physical exertion, sunlight-dust areas, exposure to strong winds, day sleeping, smoking, potato, green leafy vegetables. Cold water/food
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