After taking antibiotics for my double ear infection, one of my ears is still blocked. Why?

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Based on the details that you have shared, the possibility of eustachian tube dysfunction or obstruction needs to be ruled out. Your current medications suggest that you have allergic airways as well as acid reflux. Both these clinical conditions can contribute to your current ear condition. I would recommend the following: 1) Avoid water entry into your ears while taking shower or avoid using Q-Tips. 2) Avoid nose blowing. 3) Chewing movements may improve the eustachian tube opening and closing, which may give you some relief. (You may try chewing gum as an exercise at your convenience on a daily basis). 4) If your nasal passages are clear, an exercise in the form of blowing balloons can be done a couple of times a day. It is worth trying as it improves eustachian tube patency. However, this exercise would be discouraged if you have a blocked or congested nose. 5) If the ear does not clear up even after a month, I would recommend getting a physical examination by an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor.