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What Is The Remedy For Plugged Ears?
I flew on an airplane late Monday night and me left ear still has not popped. I tried every home remedy including sudafed, hydrogen peroxide drops in my ear and yawning. I don't have insurance and don't want to see the doctor if it is something that will fix on its own but Im worried because it has been two days now. What do I do?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have plugged ears since two days which could be due to wax buildup, Menieres disease, water bubble or infection of ear. Sometimes infection travel from upper respiratory infection to ears through Eustachian tube and block the ears. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vital culture test and blood test , also check ears with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs along with mucolytic agent and decongestants . For now do warm saline gargles , take steam and give dry hots compresses on ears .
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 plugged ears since two days which could be due to wax buildup, Menieres disease, water bubble or infection of ear. Sometimes infection travel from upper respiratory infection to ears through Eustachian tube and block the ears. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vital culture test and blood test , also check ears with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs along with mucolytic agent and decongestants . For now do warm saline gargles , take steam and give dry hots compresses on ears .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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