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Otitis media, sinus infection. zyrtec
I have ear pain, jaw pain and nose congestion for past 10 days. Diagnosed as suppurative Otitis media without spontaneous rupture of eardrum. Sinusitis. Taking amoxicillin and indomethacin NSAIDs for one week. I have swelling under the ears near the lower end jaw. It's paining inside the ears line burning or scratchy. Sore throat too. They told me to take anti histamine everyday along with Flonase drops. Can we take Zyrtec everyday? How long can we take Zyrtec? How to recover from this ear pain and blockage? Also the sharp lower jaw pain exactly under the ears where I have swelling. What to do for this? How long should I continue thanking Zyrtec?
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From the history given, you are having acute otitis media with URI ( upper respiratory infection) or acute rhinosinusitis.
Which usually resolves with in 1 week, if you are on proper antibiotic and supportive medications.
But swelling below your ear is unlikely in acute otitis media.
Are you having ear ache now? do you have ear discharge?
Did you consult an ENT doctor?
I would like to know more about your symptoms and its progression.
A picture of swelling would be useful.
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We can definitely resolve this condition.
Kindly consult online for further management.
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Avoid using ear buds.
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The swelling under jaw could be parotid swelling. You can continue antihistaminics and nasal drops for 15 days. Kindly share a pic of swelling and consult online for detail history
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Steam inhalation twice daily
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