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Suggest Treatment For Clogged Eustachian Tube While On Cefdinir And Prednisone
Posted on
Mon, 28 Dec 2015
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Mon, 28 Dec 2015
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Question : Since my Eustachian tube is clogged with goop, can the goop be sucked out? I am half deaf and have been on Amoxicillan and Cefdinir and Prednisone with no change.
Brief Answer:
rinse nose with saline and perhaps use decongestants
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
there are devices to suck the nostril contents but they are more useful for children, who can't cooperate to blow their noses or clear them with saline. You can try rinsing your nostrils with normal saline to remove mucus either by swallowing or by blowing out of your nose. Decongestants may help reduce clogging by relieving the obstruction and letting more room for the mucus to drain.
The antibiotic you're using is a very potent one. Prednisone helps with local swelling.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
rinse nose with saline and perhaps use decongestants
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
there are devices to suck the nostril contents but they are more useful for children, who can't cooperate to blow their noses or clear them with saline. You can try rinsing your nostrils with normal saline to remove mucus either by swallowing or by blowing out of your nose. Decongestants may help reduce clogging by relieving the obstruction and letting more room for the mucus to drain.
The antibiotic you're using is a very potent one. Prednisone helps with local swelling.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are the nostril and Eustachian tube connected?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes... the Eustachian tube runs from the middle ear to the nose. That's why various upper respiratory tract infections may cause otitis. This is far more common to children though because of anatomic differences with adults.
Kind Regards!
yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes... the Eustachian tube runs from the middle ear to the nose. That's why various upper respiratory tract infections may cause otitis. This is far more common to children though because of anatomic differences with adults.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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