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Suggest Treatment For Upper Respiratory Infection
About a year ago I came down with an upper respitory infection which caused fluid in my right ear. I was put on several rounds of anitbiotics which got ride to most of it but still had the feeling that something was in my eustation tube in my ear because it wants to stay closed all the time. About 2 weeks ago I again was sick and I got two mucus plugs out of my throat. First on the left side and then about 2 hours later with one on the right side. The one on the left side was white in color and about the size of a quarter. The one on the right side was bigger about the size of a 50 cent piece with blood in it. It still feels as if there is something in my throat. I have been to so many doctors with 2 CAT scans done and nothing shows up. Can you give some ideas on what is happening as I am so miserable. Thanks
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have upper respiratory tract infection which is causing pain in ear as well is due to eustachian tube dysfunction. Sometimes when upper respiratory track infection when left untreated or when occur again and again spread to ear through eustachaian tube and causing pain. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like Amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant and anti inflammatory. For relieve of infection take levocetrizine. Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and allergy test to confirm the diagnosis . For now do warm saline gargles , take steam twice a day and apply warm dry compresses. You can apply warm compressors on cheek side near ear as well to relieve pressure. You should take steam and blow cheeks with nose closed.
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 upper respiratory tract infection which is causing pain in ear as well is due to eustachian tube dysfunction. Sometimes when upper respiratory track infection when left untreated or when occur again and again spread to ear through eustachaian tube and causing pain. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like Amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant and anti inflammatory. For relieve of infection take levocetrizine. Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and allergy test to confirm the diagnosis . For now do warm saline gargles , take steam twice a day and apply warm dry compresses. You can apply warm compressors on cheek side near ear as well to relieve pressure. You should take steam and blow cheeks with nose closed.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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