07-24-2009, 07:48 PM
ALpha,
Antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Benadryl control allergic reactions, i.e. itchy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, etc. They won't do much for congestion unless said congestion is the result of an allergic reaction. In that case, dealing with the allergen will reduce the congestion. A decongestant such as Sudafed will deal with the congestion and reduce or eliminate it temporarily. But, like antihistamines, a decongestant is only temporary solution. You need find the root cause of the allergy or, in your case, the congestion and deal with it.
You may want to contact your doctor and see what he/she advises. At the least, he/she will help you find the cause of the fluid in your ear and take appropriate action to deal with it. As someone who has dealt with the issue you've described (and allergies and congestion) for nearly my entire life, I usually don't consider fluid in the ears congestion. Typically, it appears only when I'm fighting an infection of some sort, i.e. ear or sinus infection. You could very well have one, the other or both and not even realize it.
Robert
Antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Benadryl control allergic reactions, i.e. itchy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, etc. They won't do much for congestion unless said congestion is the result of an allergic reaction. In that case, dealing with the allergen will reduce the congestion. A decongestant such as Sudafed will deal with the congestion and reduce or eliminate it temporarily. But, like antihistamines, a decongestant is only temporary solution. You need find the root cause of the allergy or, in your case, the congestion and deal with it.
You may want to contact your doctor and see what he/she advises. At the least, he/she will help you find the cause of the fluid in your ear and take appropriate action to deal with it. As someone who has dealt with the issue you've described (and allergies and congestion) for nearly my entire life, I usually don't consider fluid in the ears congestion. Typically, it appears only when I'm fighting an infection of some sort, i.e. ear or sinus infection. You could very well have one, the other or both and not even realize it.
Robert