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What decongestants should i look for in helping with the treatment of serous otitis media? i went to the doctors a while ago and plan a follow up soon

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Mucinex-D and Afrin (oxymetazoline): Try mucinex-d as long as you don't have blood pressure problems, for 7-10 days. It's is useful to use afrin nasal spray 2 sprays each nostril 2x a day for 3 days only, as well. The nasal spray will decongest your nose and eustachian tube right behind your nose to help drain the fluid.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Otitis: If you have otitis media the treatment should be guided by your physician. Without exam impossible to determine the treatment.

Answered 3/5/2013

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