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Sudafed pe has helped at times to keep my eustachian tube open and fluid out of middle ear is it safe to use long term? ent i went to wasn't any help.
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Phenylepherine: is a potent systemic decongestant, and is sold OTC, you want to be cautious using it long term on your own, please read the labels carefully for side effects and drug-drug interaction. Saline nasal washes, and at times steroid nasal sprays can help too, but that doesn't replace doctor's evaluation. You can have a second opinion, if you have access to another ENT, it is your right as a patient
Answered 12/6/2016
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