What can I do to adjust the pressure in my ears?

39-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello! 10 days ago I started to get sick. Sore throat and fatigue, I ended up losing my voice for 2 days. Then, I was congested (greenish secretions then yellow "fluo") had earache, headache, sinus pressure and for more than 7 days now, my ears are blocked. I did 3 COVID tests in the first 5 days of symptoms and they were all negative. Right now, I still have bouts of fatigue, but the most unpleasant is the pressure in my ears. Depending on the time of day, I have one or two blocked ears with more or less discomfort associated with them. I don't think they are cerumen plugs. I have been doing 3 nasal showers a day (sinus rinse) for a week. I stopped using decongestant medication as it did not give the desired effect and gave me a restless sleep. I remember having a pressure problem in my ears about 10 years ago and the doctor told me to take nasal douches and wait for it to pass. I don't remember how long it took before it stopped. My doctor is away until August 8, my osteopath until August 3.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello ma'am, I'm sorry to read about your troubles!

What decongestant did you use? Are you taking any other medications right now? Do nasal douches help a little? How many times a day do you do it, is it 3?

Thank you

39-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Hello,

I have been using liquigel (tylenol) cold & sinus capsules

I am currently treating my headaches with ibuprophen. Under the advice of my doctor, I take ibuprophen at the slightest headache as I am prone to frequent migraines

I don't feel that the nasal douches change much instantly, but the pressure started to go down gradually from the moment I started taking them

39-year-old woman · 2 years ago

And yes, I do it 3 times a day. Morning, noon and 1 hour before bed.

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!

I suggest you do nasal hygiene as often as necessary during the day and at least 30 minutes before bedtime, there is no maximum number of times during the day

I also suggest using a decongestant nasal spray such as Drixoral or Dristan among others, twice a day (do not take Tylenol Sinus anymore) for a maximum of 5 consecutive days. This may help after nasal hygiene.

If this does not alleviate the problem or if it persists for more than 7 days, you should consult a physician for a thorough evaluation of your condition.

39-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thanks for the tips!

Are nasal sprays available over the counter at the pharmacy?

If I understand correctly, as soon as I feel the pressure rising in my ear, I give myself a nasal spray? Because I'm not congested as such right now. The only symptoms are the blocked ears and the headaches that the pressure causes.

And twice a day I use the spray after the nasal shower?

Was taking Tylenol sinus a bad idea?

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

This type of spray is indeed available without prescription in pharmacies and I advise to use it after the nasal hygiene

Yes I would advise you to use nasal hygiene as often as desired.

The Tylenol Sinus was not strictly speaking a bad idea but you report persistent symptoms so it is better to stop it

39-year-old woman · 2 years ago

A huge thank you! I was running out of solutions!

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

I would be happy to help you, if there is anything you need!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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