Question 1

how do you relieve sinus congestion and ear fullness?

Accepted Answer

Try nasal steroid: The ear plugging is likely from the nasal congestion and nasal steroid is likely the most effective in relieving the nasal stuffiness even though it may take a few days.  If problem persists, see allergist.

Question 2

past 2 days i have  a sinus headache, congestion, drainage, and ear " fullness". i  have glaucoma, and r/eye is very red, puffy and draining. i am a 100% s/c vet, should i visit emergency ?

Accepted Answer

Draining eye: Yes. Could be a potentially serious infection.

Question 3

i'm having the ballon sinus surgery next week. i have constant ear fullness and head presure. also some lightheadness. will the surgery help this?

Accepted Answer

May help: If all your symptoms are caused by sinus disease then your surgical procedure mey help.

Question 4

been taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) since 6/11, for an ear & sinus infection. my ear feels full of fluid. how long before my ear drains?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : You may have eustachion tube dysfunction.  Infection could be clearing but your ear still feels full. Try taking a decongestant.  This may help resolve the swelling. See your dr if it persists longer than 2 weeks.

Question 5

3 weeks of flu, laryngitis, sinusitis.nose is clear/no mucus but sinus pressure.throat & ears feel full when swallowing.can't project voice.post nasal?

Accepted Answer

Viral URI: You have swollen tissues producing congestion. Get a decongestant like Pseudoephedrine or oxymetozaline nasal spray and saline nasal irrigation with neti-pot and you should feel better. If not, see an ENT doctor.

Question 6

lower jaw pain for 3 days, worse after lying down and feeling of fullness in ears. on day 6 of cefdinir for sinus infection. jaw really hurts!! help!

Accepted Answer

See your dentist/doctor: Can be just a different problem in your lower jaw that cefdinir won't help, good luck

Question 7

how to relieve ear pressure and face ache from sinus cold?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Promoting drainage from an obstructed sinus outlet is one major factor, along with antibiotics.  This can be helped along by irrigation with saline/bicarb solutions, nasal steroids, oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine), and other similar products.  Use of a mild painkiller like aspirin, tylenol (acetaminophen) or other n0n-steroidal anti-inflammatories may also help.

Question 8

i seem to have fluid in my ears from sinus drainage and they pop. sometimes they seem to close up and sounds are muffled?

ears with fluid and popping

Accepted Answer

Sinus congestion.: Try nasal saline, lemon drops and decongestant.

Question 9

how to relieve ear pressure and face ache from sinus cold? and orange mucus

Accepted Answer

Mucolytic: Mucolytic antihistamine, Antibiotic if needed.

Question 10

blocked ear for a week from sinus infection - taking amoxicillin but not clearing up??

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics help: to improve the sinus infection, but it does not do much to clear the fluid behind your ear or the mucus/ phlegm built up in the sinuses.  Those your body gets rid of on its own... and often taking its time doing so.  You can try some pseudoephedrine (anti-congestion medicine) or antihistamine, but the truth is there is no quick fix for fluid buildup.  Thanks for trusting HealthTap.

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How do you relieve sinus congestion and ear fullness?

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Past 2 days i have a sinus headache, congestion, drainage, and ear " fullness". i have glaucoma, and r/eye is very red, puffy and draining. i am a 100% s/c vet, should i visit emergency ?

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I'm having the ballon sinus surgery next week. i have constant ear fullness and head presure. also some lightheadness. will the surgery help this?

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Been taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) since 6/11, for an ear & sinus infection. my ear feels full of fluid. how long before my ear drains?

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3 weeks of flu, laryngitis, sinusitis.nose is clear/no mucus but sinus pressure.throat & ears feel full when swallowing.can't project voice.post nasal?

A member asked:

Lower jaw pain for 3 days, worse after lying down and feeling of fullness in ears. on day 6 of cefdinir for sinus infection. jaw really hurts!! help!

A member asked:

How to relieve ear pressure and face ache from sinus cold?

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I seem to have fluid in my ears from sinus drainage and they pop. sometimes they seem to close up and sounds are muffled? ears with fluid and popping

A member asked:

How to relieve ear pressure and face ache from sinus cold? and orange mucus

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Blocked ear for a week from sinus infection - taking amoxicillin but not clearing up??

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