Ears feel stuffy but no classic sinus symptoms

30yo F. Three weeks ago I woke up with fluid in my middle ear. No recent illness, no signs of allergies, no congestion. It went on for a week and a half and my other ear clogged up as well. Decongestants, steroids, and mucus thinners helped a little bit but didn't take care of the issue. The fluid went away, but my ears still feel a bit stuffy and click when I swallow. I now have post nasal drip that makes me feel like I have something constant on the back of my throat and my ears feel clogged up. One day it was bad enough I couldn't equalize and I felt dizzy for a while, but then the dizziness went away. It's week 3 and I still hear clicking in my ears. Allergy meds and nasal rinses help a little bit, but I don't have any sneezing, coughing or other common signs of allergies or a sinus infection since my nose isn't stuffy, but when I massage around my sinuses I feel mucus go down the back of my throat. Anyone been through something similar? I don't have any diagnosed health conditions.

Posted Sep 12, 2026, 8:33 AM UTC

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