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What Causes Recurrent Ear Infections And Nasal Congestion?

Hello, i am 21. ive often suffered from ear infections at a young age ussually due to water there for i used apple vinegar drops as a solution. However, i believe this to be a middle ear infection due to the blockage and mucas from my nasal cavity. It started today, i am tugging at my ear often, when i butp ornopen my mouth to far i feel pain both under my ear and slightly onto my neck. One remedie i am trying tonight is by laying on a hot, salt saturated cloth behind my ear. I feel that the vingar recipe will not work for this. What are your thoughtnif the type of infection it could be and the best possible solution for it. Thank you
Fri, 6 May 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 the symptoms are indicative of Chronic Ear Infection and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum leading to clogged ears..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and also do otoscopic examination and x ray or MRI Scan to confirm the cause..

You need a combination of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti -inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and decongestant nasal drops ike xylometazoline as it will help in unclogging the ears..
Do steam inhalations..
Put antibiotic and analgesic ear drops..
Avoid excess water exposure like swimming and do not pick your ears..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Recurrent Ear Infections And Nasal Congestion?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms are indicative of Chronic Ear Infection and fluid accumulation behind the eardrum leading to clogged ears.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and also do otoscopic examination and x ray or MRI Scan to confirm the cause.. You need a combination of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti -inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and decongestant nasal drops ike xylometazoline as it will help in unclogging the ears.. Do steam inhalations.. Put antibiotic and analgesic ear drops.. Avoid excess water exposure like swimming and do not pick your ears.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..