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Ct scan showed sinus fluid in my mastoids below ear. dr recommended sudafed. will that help?
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Yes: A decongestant is often all that is needed to treat fluid within the mastoid air cells. Sometimes an antibiotic is given as well as this finding is commonly associated with inner ear infections.
Answered 2/5/2017
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