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.
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\u00a0mg at night, along with a nasal decongestant for 5 days. Also, frequent swallowing(chewing 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.