Aloha from Hawaii. I have been having severe ear pressure for over 2 weeks.
My local physician had me on antibiotics, decongestants, and steroids but I
received no relief. I am a 36 year old female. I have never had this
problem before. Can you give me any advice? Thank you.
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It is possible that you might be experiencing eustachian tube dysfunction. Eustachian tube dysfunction can occasionally be alleviated with the short term use of long-acting oxymetazoline nasal spray (Afrin) used twice daily for no more than 3 days combined with frequent attempts to "pop" the ears (autoinflation). However, if your symptoms have failed to improve with prescription medications that you have described, then I would recommend that you consult with an otolaryngologist for further evaluation.
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Steve Dankle, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Milwaukee, Wis
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