Blocked Right Ear

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Blocked Right Ear

Asked for Female, 27 Years

My right ear is blocked for about a week now. I had cold and was cleaning my ear after which it got blocked. I've put ear drops but it still hasn't opened up. I still have bit of a cold. How long will it take to open up? Should I go to a doctor?

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

Eustachian tube dysfunction. steam inhalation. xylomist nose drops 2 drops 3 times a day for 5 days

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Eustachian tube issue

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A course of medicine's with antibiotics analgesic and nasal decongestant will be helpful.

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Avoid AC and cold foods

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha

Head and Neck Surgeon 7 yrs exp Indore

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