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Does Pain And Clogging In Ear Occur After Flu?
After listening to music with in ear headphones i took the headphones out and noticed that my right ear felt like clogged now i dont know if its because ive been sick for a week with the flu or if my ear is damaged is there any way i could know my ear feels like there is still a headphone in it and this morning it hurt to clean it and make a slight sqeaking noise
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and clogging in ear occur after flu, Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like allergic rhinitis , viral infection of upper respiratory track or otitis media . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order swab test , viral culture test and examine ear with otoscope to rule out above conditions . Usually viral infection go by its own after completing its cycle . But is the infection is severe doctor may prescribe anti viral drugs. For now do betadine gargles , apply hot compresses to neck and ear and keep your ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and clogging in ear occur after flu, Well the symptoms you mention in query occur due to many reasons like allergic rhinitis , viral infection of upper respiratory track or otitis media . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order swab test , viral culture test and examine ear with otoscope to rule out above conditions . Usually viral infection go by its own after completing its cycle . But is the infection is severe doctor may prescribe anti viral drugs. For now do betadine gargles , apply hot compresses to neck and ear and keep your ear dry .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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