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Suggest Treatment For Flu And Tonsillitis

Hello. I have had flu and tonsillitis for the past week. The past couple of days I have had a very tickly throat and also a numb/painful/blocked right ear. I have tried so many different types of medication etc but nothing is helping. It is really starting to get me down and I have probably had about 4 hours sleep in te past week. Help!!?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

The painful/blocked right ear is indicating possible otitis (inflammation/infection of right ear) as complication of flu and tonsillitis.

I advise to consult with ENT specialist and get your right ear checked for further evaluations and to decide whether you need ear drops.

For the moment, I advise to:
- gargle with warm water and salt
- take deep breath by using your nostrils, keep your breath for a while, than exhale by using your mouth. This will help unblocking your right ear.
- take antiinflammatory drugs (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.) to reduce inflammation

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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Suggest Treatment For Flu And Tonsillitis

Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. The painful/blocked right ear is indicating possible otitis (inflammation/infection of right ear) as complication of flu and tonsillitis. I advise to consult with ENT specialist and get your right ear checked for further evaluations and to decide whether you need ear drops. For the moment, I advise to: - gargle with warm water and salt - take deep breath by using your nostrils, keep your breath for a while, than exhale by using your mouth. This will help unblocking your right ear. - take antiinflammatory drugs (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.) to reduce inflammation Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana