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A member asked:
I have the flu and my ear is blocked, how do i unblock it?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Decongestants: Your eustachian tubes are blocked. Try taking a decongestant like pseudoephedrine.
Answered 2/25/2019
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Eustachian tube: Hello, your ear symptoms are due to a eustachian tube dysfunction. The lining in your nose continues into the eustachian tube. Any condition affecting your nose will in turn cause ear symptoms. I would recommend afrin nasal spray as directed for 5 days. An otc decongestant can be used as directed thereafter for 7-10 days. If the symptoms persist, then see your ent.
Answered 8/21/2018
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