Hello, I have both ears blocked and the dull sounds are echoing. It is as if I have a dull sound in both ears. I have no pain and I have not had a cold recently. What to do to unblock. It is very uncomfortable. I did a sinus rinse and put dristan in but it didn't help. Thanks for the help! Since yesterday morning my ears are blocked. Since then, I have done 3 sinus rinses and 3 times Dristan. it has unblocked a little but I have some dizziness when I move. I have no congestion or blocked nose Thank you, I have consulted a doctor and I have an ear infection.

I have both ears blocked and the dull sounds are resounding. What can I do?

52-year-old womana year ago

Hello, I have both ears blocked and the dull sounds are echoing. It is as if I have a dull sound in both ears. I have no pain and I have not had a cold recently. What to do to unblock. It is very uncomfortable. I did a sinus rinse and put dristan in but it didn't help. Thanks for the help!

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Good morning, ma'am,

Would it be possible to know since when you noticed this?

How many times have you used the nasal douche and how many days have you used Dristan?

Do you have any blockage in your nose at all? Is it waxing or sinus congestion?

52-year-old woman · a year ago

Since yesterday morning my ears are blocked. Since then, I have done 3 sinus rinses and 3 times Dristan.

it has unblocked a little but I have some dizziness when I move.

52-year-old woman · a year ago

I have no congestion or blocked nose

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the information, I'm sorry for the delay I missed the notification!

You did well with Sinus Rinse (if your ears are not completely blocked) and Dristan if you have no contraindication to take it (which your pharmacist will confirm).

10 to 15 minutes after spraying, I suggest the valsalva maneuver: take a deep breath, then close your mouth and pinch the nostrils of your nose and try to exhale as if you were blowing into a balloon while keeping your lips closed.

If the situation persists for 3 days without improvement or worsens, a doctor should be consulted in order to properly assess the situation and, if necessary, not to delay proper management.

I will remain available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

52-year-old woman · a year ago

Thank you, I have consulted a doctor and I have an ear infection.

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

I'm glad to read about the outcome, and I wish you a speedy recovery!

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