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What causes ears to clog? was feeling lightheaded last few days and today left ear is clogged up. took sudafed pe. & can i take meclizine w/it?
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"clogged ears" can…: Result from middle ear infection or fluid build-up due to swollen eustachian tubes. Sudafed should help open eustachian tubes to drain fluid from ears (caution: can elevate blood pressure). If dizziness is severe enough to increase risk of falling, use the meclizine. Side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, constipation, worsening of prostate symptoms).
Answered 7/14/2013
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