Hi! I got the "real" flu! I had a Dr appt anyways on the 4th of March, so my dr put me on Tamiflu for 5 days. I started with the cough..had the fever, aches, chills etc. That subsided about a week later-except for the cough. Approximatly 03/10 I woke up, and my right ear was plugged solid. A day after, I went down at work to our wellness ctr, the physician there said fluid but no infection. I waited a couple days, was feeling awful, with the non stop unproductive cough and the ear that was now painful. On 03/13 I went to urgent care. They said they could see the fluid in my ear, and that it was now red. I was put on 2000mg/day amoxicillian. Ive now had 5 days of that med, and my ear is as plugged as ever. My hearing is diminished ALOT. The pain is not as severe. Can you tell me about how long this will continue? Its very frustrating-and uncomfortable. Should I see an ENT? Or, just be patient and let this run its course? I hear a "hissing" sound most of the time..and sometimes a ringing. Is that just the fluid in there? My other ear is about 10 percent plugged.
Thanks!