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I am experiencing ear pressure. the following also describe me: ear ache, aching muscles, and nasal congestion. what should i do? i was on an antibiotic last week for an acute sinus infection. is this related?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Possibly: you want to manage nasal congestion and possibly upper respiratory infection, continue the prescribed antibiotic, and revisit your doctor for re-evaluatin, meanwhile, use saline nasal washes, pain killer, rest and hydration, good luck

Answered 7/19/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing ear pressure. the following also describe me: ear ache, aching muscles, and nasal congestion. what should i do? i was on an antibiotic last week for an acute sinus infection. is this related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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