To additionally reduce the feeling of fullness in your ear, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about an antihistamine that includes a decongestant such as: cetirizine plus pseudoephedrine (Zyrtec-D) fexofenadine plus pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D) loratadine plus pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D)
How do I get rid of fluid in my ears from allergies?
Treatment1Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or shower.2Use a humidifier or vaporizer.3Place a warm, wet towel over the nose and forehead.4Use decongestants or saline nasal sprays.5Take OTC pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to relieve pain and swelling.6Perform nasal irrigation.
Will allergy medicine help fluid in ear?
Over-the-counter allergy medications can help take care of multiple symptoms, including any allergic reactions in the ear. Antihistamines and decongestants can reduce the feeling of fullness in the ear.
Do antihistamines help with fluid in ears?
Theoretically, antihistamines may reduce the congestion of mucous membranes and decrease obstruction of tubes lined by mucous membrane, such as the Eustachian tube. An open Eustachian tube would allow the middle ear pressure to equalize to ambient air pressure. It may also allow drainage of fluid from the middle ear.
What medicine dries up fluid in ears?
Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal or sinus congestion caused by the common cold, sinusitis, and hay fever and other respiratory allergies. It is also used to relieve ear congestion caused by ear inflammation or infection.
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