Question 1

once a month i have to either go see a dr or buy sinutab. sinus pain, running nose, blocked ears and nose. sneezing every morning?

Accepted Answer

Chronic rhinosinusit: You want to see an allergist if you have access to one, or an ENT specialist for evaluation and management.  Meanwhile, nasal saline irrigation every day,at least once, OTC antihistamines as cetirizine or loratadine, unless contraindicated, daily non stop, control your environment: e.g. avoid smoking/smokers, pets, dust as much as you Can, avoid feather pillows, items that collect dust in bedroom,

Question 2

blocked ear for about a week now. and now i have this constant ringing in my ear and the block even worse in the morning when get up. do i need to go to a doctor? it's driving me nuts?

Accepted Answer

Visit ENT Doctor: Tinitis/Ringing in the ear is a disturbing ailments which requires complete Ear Nose Throat(ENT) examination by an ENT specialist.
Avoid taking aspirin for a few days

Question 3

good morning.

i've had s blocked ear for a week now. i tried using iliadin for 3 days, but it didn't work. do i need to go see a gp or ent?

Accepted Answer

General physician: Start with your family doctor or a satellite short term clinic.  They can probably manage this but if not they will refer you to an ENT specialist.

Question 4

in the mornings which ever side im sleeping on and that side will be blocked, ear and nose. constantly have a sicky headache with it and eye my droops?

Accepted Answer

Dependent Congestion: Greetings. The congestion in your nose and ear is related to normal nasal physiology. The structures in your nose called turbinates will swell with blood. Since you are lying down, more blood will be in your nose since you are laying not standing. Gravity will cause the downward side of your nose and ear to have more blood thus causing more blockage. It's like the sand in an hour glass.

Question 5

i close air in my left cheek (mouth) and push pressure. results in my left ear popping. ive had ear fullness and pressure for about 2-3 weeks. very little fluid usually in the morning in only that ear. infection? antibiotics help? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: What you describe is simply a Eustachian tube (between ear and throat) that is partially closed, but opens with the maneuver. This allows air to enter the middle ear.  It is of little significance. This often occurs with allergies or a cold. By itself it is not an infection.

Question 6

what causes a blocked ear?

Accepted Answer

Eustacian Tube : You may have some form of eustacian tube dysfuction which drains the ear into the nose. Allergy, infection and other causes may result in blockage of the drainage system and fluid pressure is noted with a painful ear.

Question 7

how to clear a blocked ear due to cold.

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Otc decongestants useful.  Afrin nasal spray effective but should not be used for more than day or two to avoid rebound swelling that requires closer and closer doses, which become excessive.

Question 8

i have a painfully blocked ear. please advise on what to do?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Possibilities include impacted wax, inflammation/infection of the external ear canal or ear drum. Get examined by your physician or an Otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime apply warm moist facecloth to the outside of the ear. Do not insert anything into the ear canal.

Question 9

i have a blocked ear. no pain unless i touch or sleep on it.

Accepted Answer

Block ear : If it is filled with wax, its time to get it cleared by a doctor. It can also be an infection.

Question 10

is my blocked ear causing headache?

Accepted Answer

No: Headaches and blocked ears are unrelated.

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Once a month i have to either go see a dr or buy sinutab. sinus pain, running nose, blocked ears and nose. sneezing every morning?

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Blocked ear for about a week now. and now i have this constant ringing in my ear and the block even worse in the morning when get up. do i need to go to a doctor? it's driving me nuts?

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Good morning. i've had s blocked ear for a week now. i tried using iliadin for 3 days, but it didn't work. do i need to go see a gp or ent?

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In the mornings which ever side im sleeping on and that side will be blocked, ear and nose. constantly have a sicky headache with it and eye my droops?

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I close air in my left cheek (mouth) and push pressure. results in my left ear popping. ive had ear fullness and pressure for about 2-3 weeks. very little fluid usually in the morning in only that ear. infection? antibiotics help? thank you?

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What causes a blocked ear?

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How to clear a blocked ear due to cold.

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I have a painfully blocked ear. please advise on what to do?

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I have a blocked ear. no pain unless i touch or sleep on it.

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Is my blocked ear causing headache?

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