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I have a cold and my ears feel pressured and I can't hear. What should I do?
I just woke up and I feel like there is a lot of pressure in my ears. Therefore I can't hear out of them well.
What should I do to make them pop?
3 Answers
- Christin KLv 77 years ago
Do NOT try to pop your ears! This can lead to ruptures of the tympanic membrane and make your condition worse. Do what the other person said--get an over-the-counter decongestant. It will resolve itself when your cold is gone. (And antibiotics do NOT help a viral infection. Until you know for certain you have a virus or bacterial infection, don't take any medicines not prescribed by your doctor.)
- Linda RLv 77 years ago
Sounds like an infection. If it does not get better in a few hours call the doctor and get antibiotics. In the mean time, try an over the counter decongestant.
- Anonymous5 years ago
well, it could be allergies, or possibly a sinus infection. I would take a decongestant and and antihistamine to start draining your sinus cavities. If it doesn't seem to get any better after a couple of days I would see a doctor.
