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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Sinusitis

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

Question: My left ear has been clogged for months now. No matter what I do i cannot get the fluid out. I have suffered from chronic sinusitis for a few years but a couple of months ago i got a severe head cold and since then my left ear is clogged. I went to urgent care where they recommended i take mucinex ans sudafed which i have been taking a pill from drug store that is decongestant mucinex combo / now it feels like my ear is draining constantly but still wont pop. They said i didnt have an esr infection. Please help! What should i do?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be suffering from the secretary otitis media

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that you may be suffering from the secretary otitis media.
You are on good treatment.

In this condition I personally advised to take a short course of steroid, chew Happydent chewgum five times a day, and start valsalva manoeuvre and steam inhalation atleast three times a day with your on going treatment after consulting with your doctor.

But to rule out other disease and to reach the near diagnosis you may go for impedance audiometry.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (32 minutes later)

Can i put peroxide in my ear? Will that help??

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your follow up query; and suggest you that there is no need to put peroxide in your ear. It will not help you, but best to avoid.

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (20 minutes later)

Ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
You are most welcome, if you have any further query; I will be available.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E