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Got cold. sinuses were stuffed, cleared them up. just ear is stuffed. taking afrin (oxymetazoline). had slight fever but gone now. ear infection? or sinus congestion?
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Probably both: If you have history of ear and sinus infections you are more prone to get these, which frequently come together due to the interconnected spaces in ear and nasal cavities. You can be seen by your regular doctor for antibiotics and sinus decongestant that has worked for you in the past.
Answered 11/17/2020
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