I don't know if this has anything to do with the COVID-19. Do you know what I can do to "unclog" it or decrease the pain?
20-year-old woman
Hello, I caught COVID-19 about 2 days ago. During the 2nd night, my right ear started to hurt like crazy. It is blocked since that night, I can't hear anything in that ear and it's painful.
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Hello ma'am, I'm sorry to read about your troubles!
Other than that, do you have any other symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose?
20-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Hello! So sorry for my delay. So yes I had several symptoms, my nose was more often blocked than running. Now, it's been 1 week since I wrote to you and my ear doesn't hurt anymore but it's still blocked. When I swallow I feel like there is something in the back and it makes a lot of noise. However, my COVID-19 symptoms are all gone
Thank you for your help!
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
What I can suggest is the use of a decongestant nasal spray such as Drixoral or Dristan, 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day for a maximum of 5 days.
About 15 minutes after the administration of the decongestant, I advise you to use the valsalva technique: take a deep breath, then close your nostrils and mouth, and try to exhale afterwards. Swallowing immediately afterwards can help to rebalance the pressure in the sinuses.
If this technique does not work after 3 days, you should consult a doctor as a precaution.
Sincerely
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
20-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Great! I have Dristan but didn't know this technique. So I'm going to try this tonight, thank you so much for helping me!
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
You can start it right away :)
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