i am sick and my ears are clogged. i have tried swallowing, popping them, chewing gum and even putting ear medicine in them. what should i do? word

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I went on a plane ride to florida two weeks ago, my ears have baeen cloged ever since, I have been chewing gum to try to help, doesn't work. L/ear almost no hearing at all, r/one pain under outer ear and blowing blood out nose. Can this be serious or will

Answer 1

Please go to Doctor: It sure sounds like you have done everything you can on your own and that you would be wise to now seek medical attention and let someone look in your ears and throat and listen to your lungs.

Answer 2

Go see your: Pcp for a checkup / proper exam and appropriate treatment and medications. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

See an ENT: I know it sounds simple to say, but at this point you may want to visit an ear, nose and throat doctor.

Answer 4

See your MD: If you have a cold or flu, your eustacian tubes are likely closed due to swollen mucous membranes...A common problem. A decongestant, expectorant or anti-histamine may help shrink the membranes and allow the tube to open which equalizes the pressure on either side of the ear drum. If symptoms persist, see your physician.

Answer 5

Try nose spray: You may want to try a nasal decongestant like afrin or neosynephrine for 3 days as directed. There is a tube between the inside of the ear and the back of the nose which gets swollen when you are sick with a cold, etc. The sprays can help sometimes decrease swelling and open up the ears and help you pop them gently. You can also take a pill decongestant which might help.

Answer 6

Talk to your doctor: Talk to the doctor that is treating you for your illness about this. This is quite common for sinus infections or allergies and may not be a problem, but your doctor will be able to help with this.

Answer 7

Sinus?: Sounds like allergic rhinitis or sinus infection. Very common. Your doctor can examine & provide relief of symptoms.

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