“Can chiropractors help fluid in ears?”
I was diagnosed with fluid in my ears. Can chiropractors help fluid in ears?
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No, you have to see an ENT.
I have had chiropractors tell people that they can help this problem, but I don't think that they can. Fluid in the ears occurs because the eustachian tube isn't working properly. This can happen from congestion due to a cold, sinus infection, or allergies. Sometimes the eustachian tube isn't working well because it is too small or immature (this is why babies and toddlers get more ear infections than older kids or adults). Manipulation from chiropractic doesn't really change the eustachian tube. It's too far from the spinal column.
Things that can help fluid in the ears: decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine); antihistamines (diphenhydramine, loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine) - if you have allergies; nasal steroids (fluticasone, triamcinolone) - but you have to use them daily for at least one week to get a good effect. Sometimes warmth over the ear helps. "Popping" the ear by holding your nose and swallowing, like scuba divers do, or yawning, works for some people. Your doctor may prescribe steroids if your fluid doesn't clear after several days.
Things that can help fluid in the ears: decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine); antihistamines (diphenhydramine, loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine) - if you have allergies; nasal steroids (fluticasone, triamcinolone) - but you have to use them daily for at least one week to get a good effect. Sometimes warmth over the ear helps. "Popping" the ear by holding your nose and swallowing, like scuba divers do, or yawning, works for some people. Your doctor may prescribe steroids if your fluid doesn't clear after several days.
Not likely
