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Does zyrtec help treat eustachian tube blockage?

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Dr. Luis Matos answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A little if allergic: If you have allergy and your ear pressure it caused by allergic swelling then it may help some. Adding an aerosol nasal spray may also help (only 2 available in the US-Beclomethasone and Ciclesonide) . Liquid or water based sprays with some available OTC are not as effective because they don't reach the Eustachian tube openning.

Answered 9/26/2016

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