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A member asked:

Taking prednisone for ringing & fluid in ears. feel like i am starting to get congestion in throat & chest & occasional headaches. what could be wrong?

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Either: Allergies or a viral infection caused swelling of your ear drainage system. This could have progressed to early bronchitis and pharyngitis. Could be bacterial or viral infection that should be checked initially by health care provider. Good luck.

Answered 2/7/2021

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