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My longterm, seemingly endless sinus/upper respiratory issues? Are because I keep giving myself swimmer's ear, presumably in the shower.
This has been ongoing, off and on, since about 2014.
It starts with my eardrums filling up, spreads to my sinuses, and becomes a full-blown sinus infection, before either subsiding back into a minor one or I go to the doctor for a Z pack. I've been going through this cycle for the past five years. I started putting rubbing alcohol in my ears with an eyedropper after every shower, and it's doing the trick!
I know there are legitimate "swimmer's ear drops" up at the pharmacy that I will look into, but honestly, isopropyl alcohol is cheaper (but is it too harsh to use every day?)
It would be nice to kick this junk once and for all.
This has been ongoing, off and on, since about 2014.
It starts with my eardrums filling up, spreads to my sinuses, and becomes a full-blown sinus infection, before either subsiding back into a minor one or I go to the doctor for a Z pack. I've been going through this cycle for the past five years. I started putting rubbing alcohol in my ears with an eyedropper after every shower, and it's doing the trick!
I know there are legitimate "swimmer's ear drops" up at the pharmacy that I will look into, but honestly, isopropyl alcohol is cheaper (but is it too harsh to use every day?)
It would be nice to kick this junk once and for all.
