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What Causes Pressure In Ears With Metallic Taste,sneezing And Headaches?

I have been fighting what feels like allergies since Christmas. I can keep it at bay with allergy medicine, but even that doesn t help some days. The pressure in my ears is pretty bad at times too. When I blow my nose I get the metallic taste/sensation. It usually starts with sneezing (a lot) and the roof of my mouth feels tender, then drainage (clear), ear pressure and headache.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

From your explanation it looks like sinus infection that can be secondary to allergies or cold..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Pressure In Ears With Metallic Taste,sneezing And Headaches?

Hi, From your explanation it looks like sinus infection that can be secondary to allergies or cold.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray or MRI scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist