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A member asked:

Dr said i had fluid in my ear. i took sudafed for two days, is that enough? or what do i need to do? i cant even tell i have fluid

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Get rechecked: It is hard to tell if you have no symptoms but if you did have fluid in your ears, Sudafed for 2 days would not likely do the job. People with fluid in the ears usually notice a sensation of ear fullness (plugging) and/or hearing loss.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 12/16/2016

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