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Multiple viruses, ear infection, sinus infection, over past 6 weeks. done antibios. how long till my ears stopped feeling blocked? concerned.

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Decongestant: You may need to be treated with a decongestant and these can be obtained otc. Begin with Pseudoephedrine and can also use oxymetozaline spray, but be careful to limit the latter to only a day or two. Check with your friendly pharmacist for the product names.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Multiple viruses, ear infection, sinus infection, over past 6 weeks. done antibios. how long till my ears stopped feeling blocked? concerned.

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