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I wake up lately with wet ears. my family doctor said my ear drums are bulging due to seasonal allergies. is this normal? i take zyrtec (cetirizine) daily for it.
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Possible: Significant congestion in the nasal area can block the eustachean tube opening leading to fluid in the middle ear. When there is too much fluid, the eardrum gets pushed out but fluid in the ear is not expected unless the eardrum ruptures. However an infection (fungal or bacterial) of the ear canals and not the middle ears is more likely to be the cause for the wet ears .
Answered 4/9/2015
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Allergies: fluid is common with allergies. You may need nasal spray in addition to zyrtec. See your physician or perform a virtual consult for additional help if need be
Answered 11/27/2017
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