Suggest Treatment For Cold And Pain In Ear

Posted on Sat, 3 Jan 2015

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Question : I am just now getting over a cold that has lingered since Monday of this week. Indeed, after feeling around in my ear lobe this morning, a few hours later my ear has been hurting. The pain has radiated from mild to below mild. AS of now the pain is slightly tolerable. I have tried Hyland's Earache Drops and this seem to had worked for a moment but after about an hour, the pain came back.

What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and cetirizine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
You seem to be suffering from viral infection.
Your associated ear pain is also because of the same infection..
I will advice you to try ibuprofen , cetirizine and acetaminophen for 2 to 3 days.
Steam inhalation will be very helpful.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.

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