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2018-05-07 18:19:20
My ears are congested after a head cold runny nose, sneezing etc. That has now stopped but my ears are plugged. Will guaifenesin help with mucus clogged ears?
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U are suffering from eustachian tube block which is commonly seen after a heavy cold and nasal block. You can take some nasal decongestant like oxymetazoline and take steam. This would relieve the obstruction and normalise the pressures which are causing ear block

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use decongestant medicines for few days for faster recovery
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