How To Get Relief From Clogged Feeling In The Ear?

Posted on Sun, 14 Oct 2012

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Question : I have a swimmer ear. I went to the doctor friday. He suction out my ear and put a foam wick in. The foam wick fell out yesturday morning while i was sleeping. And he told me to talk the pills he gave me and put the drops in my ear. But i have not feel any relief and my ear feels clogged again. What should i do. Should i go to the Er to get it suction out or should i want. Or what else.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The clogged feeling in the ear is likely to improve with the decongestant ear drops and antibiotics over 5-7 days. You need to use the drops as advised by your physician for at least three days and still if there is no improvement in the symptoms then you may go for a follow up visit for a re-evaluation.
It takes almost a week for full recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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