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Suffering From Cold. Diagnosed As Fluid Buildup. On Antibiotics, Allegera And Sudafed. Ear Started Hurting. Concerned
I had a bad cold and the doctor said I had a lot of fluid built up. She gave me antibiotics, allegera, nasal saline , and sudafed . My symptoms improved the first two days and I felt progressively better - no sore throat, sneezing , coughing, eyes watering or anything. My ear still continued to bother me. Now both ears hurt. Can I just wait it out and hope it gets better? I already finished my 10 antibiotics. I m still taking sudafed, allegra , and Tylenol.
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Hello.
If these symptoms are recurrent/ long standing, your diagnosis is allergic rhinitis. It is best treated with nasal sprays (containing Fluticasone + azelastine) twice daily. Avoid oral and nasal decongestants. They cause rebound congestion.
Avoid using mosquito coils/ vaporizers/ deodorants. Remove fungus on damp walls in your house, if any.
-Dr. Tushar
If these symptoms are recurrent/ long standing, your diagnosis is allergic rhinitis. It is best treated with nasal sprays (containing Fluticasone + azelastine) twice daily. Avoid oral and nasal decongestants. They cause rebound congestion.
Avoid using mosquito coils/ vaporizers/ deodorants. Remove fungus on damp walls in your house, if any.
-Dr. Tushar
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