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Claritin, flonase, mucinex for over a week for ear fluid (just started antibiotic yesterday). when will i get relief from clogged ear?

Q: claritin, flonase, mucinex for over a week for ear fluid (just started antibiotic yesterday). when will i get relief from clogged ear?

: Patience. The fluid trapped in the middle ear space will eventually leave over time. It can persist for weeks after all germs are dead. Much of the past medications offered to clear this do no good.

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Patience. The fluid trapped in the middle ear space will eventually leave over time. It can persist for weeks after all germs are dead. Much of the past medications offered to clear this do no good.

Answered 6/3/2023

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Claritin, flonase, mucinex for over a week for ear fluid (just started antibiotic yesterday). when will i get relief from clogged ear?

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