Is it normal for my ear to be blocked after my antibiotic is finished?

24-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, Last Monday (this is Saturday), I went to my doctor because of an earache during the night. He diagnosed me with an ear infection (I don't know the type, but I had a cold). I am allergic to penicillin, so he prescribed Riva-Azithromycin (2 capsules the first night and one capsule for the next 4 days). At first, it was my right ear that hurt the most. With time, the pain disappeared, but my left ear remains blocked. I have difficulty hearing in that ear. Since I finished the antibiotic yesterday, I was wondering if this is normal, if my ear will clear up in the next few days and when should I go back to my doctor if it doesn't clear up soon?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, thank you for your question!

Would it be possible to know if you used anything other than the antibiotic?

Thanks in advance!

24-year-old woman · 2 years ago

I took advils three times during the week

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the clarification!

There may be some congestion. A good way to get rid of it is to perform nasal hygiene with Sinus Rinse, as often as necessary during the day. You can also use a decongestant nasal spray such as Drixoral or Dristan, but only for a maximum of 3 days, if there are no contraindications (e.g. breastfeeding). If the situation does not seem to improve, you should consult a doctor again.

I hope I've been of some help to you, and please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

24-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Perfect. I will try this product tomorrow. And after how many days do I have to tell myself that it's time to consult?

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

After the 3 days with the decongestant, if it does not seem to have improved.

24-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Great, thank you very much!

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

We'd love to!

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