Question 1

ear pain and pressure in ear when blowing nose?

Accepted Answer

Ear pressure: May have fluid in ear from cold - antihistamines may help both ( i dont like sudafed-decongestants as they can cause heart issues and high blood pressure) which is why you are blowing your nose  or may actually already have ear infection and need antibiotic . follow up with doc.

Question 2

pain in ear when i blow nose only. is that one of the signs and symptoms of inner ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Nope: That is a sign that you are increasing the inner ear pressure when you blow your nose. The nose connects to the inner ear via the eustachian tube. This tube is what allows pressure to balance and is responsible for "popping" of the ears. What you describe is a similar method to how scuba divers equalize the pressure under water.

Question 3

first ear pain, then coughing up and blowing nose green, now the back of my mouth hurts, especially the roof-other symptoms mostly gone, any clues?

Accepted Answer

Virus or Sinusitis: You have a virus or sinus infection. If your symptoms just started, you don't have any significant fever (less than 100 degrees fahrenheit ) and tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin makes your feel better, you might want to wait it out. If your symptoms worse, or you have fever, see your doctor. The ear pain could be an ear infection from the sinus problem, or just swelling. You have to see your doctor to find out.

Question 4

blew nose too hard 2 nights ago. ear pain and stuffy feeling in one ear that night and yesterday. burning pain in that ear today. ruptured eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Good thought: Yes, it could happen, any primary care doctor can take a look and tell you the answer right away.

Question 5

have a slight cold. tonight i held one nostril closed and blew to try and clear other nostril and had immediate ear pain on the clogged side. ?

Accepted Answer

Pressurized tube: With blowing your nostrils in this manner, the concern is that by doing so, you have opened up the Eustachian  tube and added air to the canal which opens up on the inside of your eardrum. This can not only be painful, but could result in bursting of your eardrum.
See a doctor who can evaluate your eardrum.

Question 6

left side nose, throat and and ear pain, allergies?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pain is not a common feature of allergies.  If however, the pain is due from congestion (that is, a 'pressure' like pain), than allergies certainly could be the cause.  One sided pain is more often infection.

Question 7

having some clicking in ears when yawning.. trying to pop ears manually while exhaling holding nose.. feels like fluid but not popping.. no ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube dyfx: When you are yawning the popping you are having is caused by air rushing into the ear when your eustachian tube is opening.  The eustachian tube is a tube that connects your ear to your throat and  opens naturally when you yawn or swallow.   Try popping your ears by plugging your nose and blowing hard. Your ears should pop open. This is called a valsalva maneuver and is very effective.

Question 8

hello, i am having ear pain on the right side and have a left lymph nose swollen under my right jaw, been on augment 875 for 7 days and now on sufferm?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms are either getting worse or staying the same, the augmentin is not working because you do not have a bacterial infection or, if you do, it is resistant to augmentin. Please see your doctor for a new, updated diagnosis and treatment plan. Best wishes.

Question 9

my daughter has ear pain and a runny nose. what can i give her?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric oral: Tylenol ( acetaminophen ) and depending on age pediatric Claritin syrup ( loratadine ).

Question 10

is use of otrivin (.05%) nose drops in infants helpful in avoiding ear pain when flying?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Otrivin (xylometazoline) is a decongestant that will shrink clogged nasal passages. if there is no cold or facial congestion, it will not have much effect. Swallowing helps open the passageways and clear the ears, so a good way to help your infant avoid ear pain is to make sure he's hungry by the time the airplane descends, and continuously feed from a bottle during descent.

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Pain in ear when i blow nose only. is that one of the signs and symptoms of inner ear infection?

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First ear pain, then coughing up and blowing nose green, now the back of my mouth hurts, especially the roof-other symptoms mostly gone, any clues?

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Blew nose too hard 2 nights ago. ear pain and stuffy feeling in one ear that night and yesterday. burning pain in that ear today. ruptured eardrum?

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Have a slight cold. tonight i held one nostril closed and blew to try and clear other nostril and had immediate ear pain on the clogged side. ?

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Left side nose, throat and and ear pain, allergies?

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Having some clicking in ears when yawning.. trying to pop ears manually while exhaling holding nose.. feels like fluid but not popping.. no ear pain?

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Hello, i am having ear pain on the right side and have a left lymph nose swollen under my right jaw, been on augment 875 for 7 days and now on sufferm?

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My daughter has ear pain and a runny nose. what can i give her?

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Is use of otrivin (.05%) nose drops in infants helpful in avoiding ear pain when flying?

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