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Suggest Treatment For Ear Discomfort And Dizziness

I've recently had a cold about 3 weeks ago, and i went to the dr's about 2 weeks ago. The problem is about my ears, I always have a problem with wax so i use ear drops. But since about 2 weeks i've been feeling dizzy and my ears really havent been feeling right. My Dr. prescribed me a week course of antibiotis they didnt work atall. I still feel dizzy and my ears feel so bunged up. I'm worried as i'm flying on tuesday. Hope you can help me
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

Looking at your symptoms,you might be suffering from two possibilities:
1.)Viral infection of the vestibular nerve for the balance in the inner ear(Vestibular neuritis)
2.) Eustachian tube blockage due to cold-it is a tube which connects the middle ear with the nose and is responsible for equalization of middle ear pressure with the outer atmospheric pressure.In case of this tube blockage due to cold,it results in negative middle ear pressure which may result in fluid collection in the middle ear giving the sensation of ear blockage.

You may find relief by taking the following medication:
Oral decongestant like Phenylephrine,Nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline,Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,Antivertigo medication like Betahistine.

Also do steam inhalation.Avoid cold food and dust.Drink lots of warm fluids.

If your complains are not improving in 2-3 days,then it would be advisable to consult an Otolaryngologist doctor.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Discomfort And Dizziness

Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic. Looking at your symptoms,you might be suffering from two possibilities: 1.)Viral infection of the vestibular nerve for the balance in the inner ear(Vestibular neuritis) 2.) Eustachian tube blockage due to cold-it is a tube which connects the middle ear with the nose and is responsible for equalization of middle ear pressure with the outer atmospheric pressure.In case of this tube blockage due to cold,it results in negative middle ear pressure which may result in fluid collection in the middle ear giving the sensation of ear blockage. You may find relief by taking the following medication: Oral decongestant like Phenylephrine,Nasal decongestant drops like Xylometazoline,Antihistaminic like Cetrizine,Antivertigo medication like Betahistine. Also do steam inhalation.Avoid cold food and dust.Drink lots of warm fluids. If your complains are not improving in 2-3 days,then it would be advisable to consult an Otolaryngologist doctor. Hope this answers your question.Take care.