What Causes Past Nasal Drip And Ear Ache With History Of Herniated Discs?

Posted on Sat, 23 Jan 2016

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Question : Had some. ColdSymptoms last week cough yellow mucous fatigue, cleared up now continue seems like post nasal drip cough day night no relief. Can't get to dr til tues . I noticed now ear pain to touch at the canal. And few days ago I had large amount pain in my other ear with cough only. I've been taking Flonase. I'm thinking go to urgent care tomorrow. At times can't get a sentence out without bronchi spasm with cough at times . I do not smoke. I have a herniated disc lower neck ,found last 6months, so I been sleeping with a lower angle which helps my migraines but I know it's not going to make the drainage issues any.easier. So any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am feeling worse today than a few days a go. Like a yo- yo effect . XXXX XXXXXXX YYYY@YYYY thank you for the help

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be a viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query and understand your concerns. You seem to have an upper respiratory tract infection which is likely to be of viral origin. The mainstay of management should be steam inhalation. Water in the form of vapor will reach deep inside and will help in diluting the cough and would thereby provide relief. Also take cetirizine (OTC antiallergic) once daily for next few days. Be patient. It will be fine back again in 3-7 days.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar