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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ears Post Recovery From Chesty Cough And Cold

Hi Doctor,
I have had cold symptoms recently with a bad chesty cough (producing yellow phlegm), a blocked or runny nose, headaches and as I feel I am getting over most of these symptoms and I am coughing up less phlegm but my ear is now hurting. It feels blocked and I cannot hear as well through it. It has some pain but not as bad as I have experienced in the past and it is not as sharp, more of a consistent pain. I have old sofradex ear drops and also dexamethasone/fr/gr ear drops that I have considered trying. I have a history of ear problems and have had many grommets as a child. I also have mild asthma. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have infection in ear secondary to cold and phlegm as the infection in throat and post nasal drip can cause infection in ear as there is a direct communication between ear and throat via Eustachian tube..
Although you can use sofradex ear drops that is antibiotic and steroid ear drop that is dexamethasone..
But first of all consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and Otoscopic examination can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
The Physician can advise you Oral intake of antibiotics, Anti-inflammatory painkiller and decongestant..
Ear drops can be continued that you have..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ears Post Recovery From Chesty Cough And Cold

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have infection in ear secondary to cold and phlegm as the infection in throat and post nasal drip can cause infection in ear as there is a direct communication between ear and throat via Eustachian tube.. Although you can use sofradex ear drops that is antibiotic and steroid ear drop that is dexamethasone.. But first of all consult an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and Otoscopic examination can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The Physician can advise you Oral intake of antibiotics, Anti-inflammatory painkiller and decongestant.. Ear drops can be continued that you have.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.