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What can i take for congested nose and ears with blocked eustachian tubes. its been 6 weeks and i can't take decongestants n i've tried antihistamine?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See your doctor: In the interim, use saline nasal wash liberally, understand that you can't take decongestants for a reason or another, you might be prescribed something locally like intranasal steroid spray, also you might need an antibiotic, check with your doctor, goodluck

Answered 8/5/2018

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