<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My 8 year old is complaining of her ear being plugged but says it does not hurt. She can pop her ear but it comes back. Does she need to see a doctor? She does not have a fever and does not act like someone who is sick. She had recently had a cold and still has a stuffy nose.  <response>: Hi, It is common to have that plugging sensation after a cold. This occurs because of Eustachian tube dysfunction from mucosal edema. For such cases I used to give antihistamine like levocetirizine 2.5 mg at night, along with a nasal decongestant for 5 days. Also, frequent swallowingchewing gum helps Valhalla maneuver maybe difficult for a child are helpful. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. 