Cold and ears plugged.

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I have my ear plugged because of the cold. I have taken medicine for cold and it seems to be getting better now. But the left ear is still plugged partially .

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

You need to meet an ENT Specialist.

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Dr. Vikram M. Bhardwaj ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 17 yrs exp Noida Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vikram M. Bhardwaj

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 17 yrs exp Noida

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If cold is preceding your ear symptoms of blockage, most likely pososbility is eusctachian tube dysfunction.. Start empirical therapy in form of Otrivin Nasal drops three times a day, Tb Levocetrizine 10 mg before sleep and Valsalva maneuver... Best is to see an ENT specialist in person who will confirm the diagnosis.