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Getting over a cold/flu. i blew my nose and my right ear is now plugged up and it won't go away. it's very uncomfortable. anything i can do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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You have a # of: Options. You can take an oral decongestant to decrease swelling ; to allow the ear to equilibrate pressure. You can use a product like afrin (oxymetazoline) to shrink some of the swelling (don't use more than 3 days). You can also use a netti pot. Take care.

Answered 12/21/2013

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A member asked:

Getting over a cold/flu. i blew my nose and my right ear is now plugged up and it won't go away. it's very uncomfortable. anything i can do?

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