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What Causes Congestion In The Ear Upon Waking Up?

Hi, For the last week and a half, when I wake up in the mornings my left ear feels like if I am wearing an earplug, when I m not. It does not last though because as the day goes on, my ear feels normal. Do you have any idea of why this is happening? It has not happened before.
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
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Ear congestion in morning and relieving with rest of the day can be due to effect of cold environment,common cold or allergy.
You can take antihistaminics like oral cetrizine once a day for 3 days,nasal decongestant spray for 3 days and steam inhalation ,may decrease the nasal and ear congestion.
Avoid exposure to cold environment,sleep in a room with humidifier.
These measures will help solve the underlying problem causing ear congestion.
If the symptoms persists or earche starts,I advice you to visit ENT surgeon to rule out external ear or middle ear infections.They can be managed through oral antibiotics or local anti fungals.

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What Causes Congestion In The Ear Upon Waking Up?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. Ear congestion in morning and relieving with rest of the day can be due to effect of cold environment,common cold or allergy. You can take antihistaminics like oral cetrizine once a day for 3 days,nasal decongestant spray for 3 days and steam inhalation ,may decrease the nasal and ear congestion. Avoid exposure to cold environment,sleep in a room with humidifier. These measures will help solve the underlying problem causing ear congestion. If the symptoms persists or earche starts,I advice you to visit ENT surgeon to rule out external ear or middle ear infections.They can be managed through oral antibiotics or local anti fungals. Hope this information asks. Feel free to ask any more doubts.