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Question: I've had very bad pressure in my ears for a fee years now along with poor drainage and hearing issues. As doctors had pushed me away with a script for an allergy med with no change. I have taken it upon myself to try nasal spray for my sinuses to see if it helps. I'm curious what the side effect means. Everytime I use it the stagnant pressure gets more fluid when I move my head and my ear are almost instantly damp.
Brief Answer:
ear congestion
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you have problems with ear congestion. This can be a very difficult problem to live with and treatment is not usually very effective. YOu have already tried oral allergy medicines with little improvement. You are wondering if nasal sprays may help. I have had limited success with nasal sprays. I would first recommend using an nasal steroid spray like flonase. Use the spray twice daily. It may take up to 2 weeks for it to be effective. The main side effect from nasal steroid sprays is nasal dryness and nasal bleeding. Another option is nasal decongestants like afrin. This usually helps almost immediately but you can only use the spray for 3 days in a row. If you use the nasal decongestant daily you can get addicted to it. Therefore we do not recommend using nasal decongestants long term.
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ear congestion
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you have problems with ear congestion. This can be a very difficult problem to live with and treatment is not usually very effective. YOu have already tried oral allergy medicines with little improvement. You are wondering if nasal sprays may help. I have had limited success with nasal sprays. I would first recommend using an nasal steroid spray like flonase. Use the spray twice daily. It may take up to 2 weeks for it to be effective. The main side effect from nasal steroid sprays is nasal dryness and nasal bleeding. Another option is nasal decongestants like afrin. This usually helps almost immediately but you can only use the spray for 3 days in a row. If you use the nasal decongestant daily you can get addicted to it. Therefore we do not recommend using nasal decongestants long term.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had tried Flonase before and had minimal change. I know seeing a doctor is probably my best option but I was more curious of the effect this nasal spray has on me (where I can feel an instant change and my ears get damp) it's sinex with menthol. I was initially starting to wonder if I needed tubes like how kids get them since nothing before this related to sinus congestion was helping.
Brief Answer:
Sinex
Detailed Answer:
The sinex is one of the decongestant nasal sprays that can cause addiction. It will also cause a fast heart rate and elevated blood pressure. It may help temporarily improve the ear congestion. The sinex could improve your congestion rapidly within 30-60 minutes so it is an option for you.
You maybe a candidate for ear tubes but that would have to be done through an ENT specialist. They would have to show fluid or other impairment that would benefit from the tubes. You would probably have x-rays, CT scans and other ear tests before they decide to proceed with surgery.
I hope this helps
Sinex
Detailed Answer:
The sinex is one of the decongestant nasal sprays that can cause addiction. It will also cause a fast heart rate and elevated blood pressure. It may help temporarily improve the ear congestion. The sinex could improve your congestion rapidly within 30-60 minutes so it is an option for you.
You maybe a candidate for ear tubes but that would have to be done through an ENT specialist. They would have to show fluid or other impairment that would benefit from the tubes. You would probably have x-rays, CT scans and other ear tests before they decide to proceed with surgery.
I hope this helps
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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