Blocked ears won't pop

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

So, I had a sore throat and runny nose since yesterday evening. Though only the left nose was runny and I also felt pain in the left forehead and face. I took one wikoryl tablet which was prescribed previously by my doctor. I inhaled steam today and since then my left ear has been feeling blocked. The right ear is not much blocked, I tired blowing out air with my mouth and nose closed but only the right ear is popping. I didn't try it any harder as I'm scared it'll cause any harm. Tried steam inhalation again and Otrivin nasal spray but they didn't work. The left ear is constantly blocked and is very uncomfortable. I can't sleep and having a lot of anxiety because of that.

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Dr. Monica Agrawal

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Jaipur

Continue with Steam and wikoryl Take Azithromycin 500 mg od for 3 days Otrivin nasal drops 2 drops bd for 3 days

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do not blow into ear

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Dr. Ankit Mishra ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Bhopal · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankit Mishra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Bhopal

Get it examined directly by a Dr and get some required tests done as per drs advice. Online search will increase the anxiety it won't cause any relief