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Stuffy/runny nose and plugged ear?

I have had a really itchy, sometimes runny, sometimes stuffy nose and a plugged up ear for the past couple days. My ear is the worst when I wake up in the morning. When I blow my nose it kind of hurts my ear and temporarily unblocks it. I haven't been swimming in weeks so I don't think I have swimmers ear or anything. Could this be allergies? A cold? Thanks!

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    A blocked ear can be caused by a stuffy or runny nose as your ear sinuses, nasal sinuses and throat are all interconnected and a problem in one of them can trigger off problems in one or both of the others.

    An ENT is an ear, nose and throat specialist .

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Runny Nose Blocked Ears

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    attempt some abode treatments in case you haven't any longer tried that. be sure the docs have incredibly regarded at you, performed some blood exams and all that to be sure that isn't any longer something severe. yet colds usually in straightforward terms final each and every week, so contained meanwhile, verify you're rested up and getting your wholesome ingredients in ya. VIVA la RAZA!

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    It's most likely allergies.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    use a neti-pot to unclog your nose. also, a zinc deficiency causes sinus problems. make sure you're getting zinc!

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