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Will sudafed help unclog ears?

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Sometimes: It really depends on the cause of the ear problem.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/20/2017

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I have an earache for 4 weeks. First, I thought its an allergy. This week, I have tenderness around my ear and pain, cant even use a qtip. It is causing me a headache. I am taking a Benadryl Kirkland brand and bought sudafed 12 hours relief. Thanks?

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My ears have been plugged up and ringing for a month. It gets worse at night and in the morning. There is some fluid when I wake up in the morning. I tried a nasal spary and sudafed but they didn't work. Will this ever go away?

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