can allergies to pollen cause ear pain?
Patient: As an athletic 57 year old, I play competitive tennis 4 days a week and I run 3 days a week about 3 miles. Within the last 3 days I ve had ear pain ( throbbing ) and lightheadness on and off during the day.. My doc cleared out the ear wax but it didn t help. It just pulsates with pressure. Today I played tennis and had shortness of breath by the end of the hour. Could this all be due to allergies to pollen? The pollen is high here in Dallas. I played tennis yesterday and was fine. I also took 2 Mucinex tablets before I went to play today. Could that cause a shortness of breath? No stuffy nose but headache pressure and ear pressure. Help, Becki Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicThe headache pressure and ear pressure may indicate that you have a sinus congestion (which can be caused by pollen) and possibly a ear infection.The use of anti histamines , decongestants and possibly medication for an ear infection, if present , may be needed.Mucinex is not known to cause shortness of breath.If this associated with chest pain, palpitations,then you may need to see your doctor.I hope this helps