Took my son to another doctor who prescribed antibiotics for him to take for 5 days so I will see how that works for him.
Thank you. I am going to take him to another doctor cause i also found it kind of odd that they just sent us away without any advice on how to treat.
I'm a little surprised the doc said, in effect, let it get better on its own... did the doc mention anything like using an earwax cleaning preparation. I use hydrogen peroxide straight from the bottle, but one could dilute it 50/50 with water to make it even milder. Just a warning, the bubbles tickle and it takes some concentration when I use it to lay still on one side and just let the up--side ear bubble...then drain into a paper towel or sink after 5 minutes.
It would be good to have a medical exam again. If the doctor has a medical assistant, that person may be a good one to check. I have been checked by the registered Nurse Practitioner (a position licensed to prescribe some medications) who partners with my primary care. One benefit is I think she (in this case) was willing to spend more time talking with me about my complaint, which was in fact a plugged ear and nasal congestion.