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Hi, i've had clogged ears following an upper respiratory infection in mid-october and a stuck, dry upper respiratory cough. i don't feel the need to cough anymore, but it's still there. i've been taking mucinex and flonase. is there something else?

Q: hi, i've had clogged ears following an upper respiratory infection in mid-october and a stuck, dry upper respiratory cough. i don't feel the need to cough anymore, but it's still there. i've been taking mucinex and flonase. is there something else?

: No, you do not need anything else and you should stop all medications by now.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you do not need anything else and you should stop all medications by now.

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, i've had clogged ears following an upper respiratory infection in mid-october and a stuck, dry upper respiratory cough. i don't feel the need to cough anymore, but it's still there. i've been taking mucinex and flonase. is there something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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