Bronchitis and painful fluid in the ear...help?

[kristenm1975]

Had the bronchitis about two weeks and have been on antibiotics about 3 days now. I've noticed that when I blow my nose, gently or not, my left ear feels like it plugs up, uncomfortable but not too bad, but now there's a feeling perpetually like there's fluid behind my ear drum or something. It moves and hurts when I bend over also.

I'm not sure on how to get rid of this and perhaps the meds will just fix it and it's no problem but I thought I'd ask. Thanks!

 

[Wifezilla]

You might have an inner ear infection as well. The antibiotics should clear it up along with the bronchitis, but in the mean time you might be able to get some relief.

1) Take an anti-inflammatory like advil.
2) Take some decongestants
3) sip real peppermint tea
4) give abi's tumeric milk recipe a try. I don't remember the exact measurements, but it is warmed whole milk, tumeric, cinnamon, ginger, a few pepper corns, and a touch of sweetener.

If the ear gets worse go back to the doctor.

 

[kristenm1975]

thank you wifezilla! Sounds like a great place to start!!

 

[saraltx]

Don't know if you still have the problem. But a good way to get rid of fluid that built up in the ear is to take 1200mg Mucinex together with 2 big glasses of water.