{"id":2794,"date":"2023-10-27T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/?p=2794"},"modified":"2023-10-27T17:00:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:00:46","slug":"can-allergies-affect-your-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/can-allergies-affect-your-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Affect Your Ears?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are one of the 25.7% of adults in the United States who deal with seasonal allergies<\/a>, you probably have symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. However, allergies<\/a> can affect other parts of your body as well, including, in some cases, your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congestion from Allergies Can Lead to Ear Pain <\/h2>\n\n\n
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When you have an allergic reaction, your body releases chemicals like histamine that are responsible for your allergy symptoms. These chemicals can irritate your eyes, nose and throat and cause your sinuses to swell. This swelling can cause fluid to build up in the ear canal, leading to pain or discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Allergies Cause Ear Infections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because allergies can lead to a buildup of fluid in your ears, having allergies may make you more prone to developing an ear infection. When fluid collects behind the eardrum, it increases the risk of bacteria and viruses growing in the fluid, which can lead to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of a middle ear infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n