Ear congestion

[llamamama]

Does anyone have a really stuffed up ear? I had a sinus infection and a lot of congestion from that. Now that I am done with my antibiotic, I can't hear out of my left ear. I am so congested still. I have tried humidifiers, a warm compress, and sudafed but nothing seems to help. It has been going on for a few weeks now and is getting on my nerves!

[MrsAggie]

Yes. Pregnancy and allergies have made me congested and even when I went in for a flu test the NP said I had fluid in my ears from the congestion.

[sixtwelve]

I would go to the Dr and gave them clean it out. That happens to me sometimes.

[yourmother]

Yes! I had a bad cold about a month ago and didn't take any decongestants. A week or so after, I went to the doctor's office because my ears were constantly popping and were congested. The fluid was in the interior (eustacian tubes?) and they recommended that I use a Neti pot twice a day. Which I did, but it only helped a little. I STILL have mild popping in my ears which is nerve-wracking and annoying.

[miss.colorado]

I had some congestion in my left ear and it drove me nuts. I went to dr, she saw that nothing was clogging it and told me to take Zyrtec. I took it for 2 days and it cleared right up. Antihistamine did the trick!! Good luck!!

[llamamama]

I have been taking Zyrtec at night and am still really congested. I can't hear very well which makes it hard to do my job since I am a teacher. Maybe I should head back to the doctor. I am wondering if they can do something or if I need to just wait it out until the baby comes.