I am so sorry to hear you are suffering this way! Are you sure that you can't get to the doctor? Having plugged ears with a cold is very common, but I am worried about the pain you are experiencing. It could be from a perforation in the ear drum that happened when you blew your nose.
If you are experiencing this much pain, you definitely should not wait to see the doctor.
In the meantime, you can apply heat to the ear, which may help with pain. Use a warm washcloth or a heating pad. Pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Advil, Aleve, and Motrin, for example) and acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help ease the pain until you can see the doctor. If the pain persists and your doctor is unavailable, I'd head to the closest Urgent Care.
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Hi Anon,
I am so sorry to hear you are suffering this way! Are you sure that you can't get to the doctor? Having plugged ears with a cold is very common, but I am worried about the pain you are experiencing. It could be from a perforation in the ear drum that happened when you blew your nose.
If you are experiencing this much pain, you definitely should not wait to see the doctor.
In the meantime, you can apply heat to the ear, which may help with pain. Use a warm washcloth or a heating pad. Pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Advil, Aleve, and Motrin, for example) and acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help ease the pain until you can see the doctor. If the pain persists and your doctor is unavailable, I'd head to the closest Urgent Care.
Please let me know what you decide to do.
Best,
Kristin
September 8, 2014 - 1:12pmThis Comment
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