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Hi, i have my first cold for the season. i can manage symptoms except for a sore ear. yesterday i couldn't hear properly,now there's pain. thanks?
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Paracetamol : And other simple pain relief such as anti inflammatories may be appropriate but consult pharmacist as I don't know your history. Temporary causes of nasal decongestants can also help unblock the Eustachian tube and therefore the ear. If these measures don't work a doctor assessment may be needee
Answered 8/15/2017
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Inner ear infection: Sounds like a middle ear infection, fluid builds up behind the drum which causes pressure and can be very painful. Often these are self-resolving infections but you may need to use pain killers + decongestants while it does. e.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen +/- codeine.
Answered 11/2/2017
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