Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I take nasal spray lying down before sleep then i sleep on my left side can nasal spray block the ear canal/eustachian tube thanks?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It Can: The eustachian tubes open on each side above and behind the soft palate. If there is liquid covering the "cup" where the eustachian tube opens, then yes, the fluid can run down the tube towards the back of the ear drum.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.7k views
Doubtful: It would be highly unlikely. But the nasal spray is designed to be used when you are in an upright position and thus i would not recommend using it lying down since it will likely be less effective.
Answered 12/13/2013
4.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Steroid nasal spray helps my eustachian tube dysfunction but I can't take it because it causes migraines. Is there something else that will help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can ear tubes help with Eustachian tube dysfunction? I have tried decongestants, nasal steroids, etc. Ear infections and hearing loss continue. Help!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is best approach to treating allergy-related stopped up ear(s)/eustachian probs? Antihistamine? Nasal spray? Decongestant?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have continuous ringing in my ears ! due to eustachian tube problem! i received zyrtec and nasal decongestant but still no improvement . Any ideas?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What kind of nasal infections can increase ear problems severely in the case of eustachian tube dysfunction?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can saline nasal spray make Eustachian Tube Dysfunction worse?. Do you spray it towards your ears like you do for The Eustachian tube?
For about a month my left ear (middle ear/Eustachian tube area) makes a whooshing sound when I eat and it blocks up whenever I sleep on it?
What can I take for congested nose and ears with blocked eustachian tubes. Its been 6 weeks and I can't take decongestants n I've tried antihistamine?
I did a nasal flush without salt and got water into my eustachian tube. My ears have not settled down for 18 hours. What should I do?
Can Afrin and Flonase thickin the fluid in Eustachian Tube? I used both yesterday 2 sprays in each nostril. My left ear feels clogged today.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
