I have been having a lot of mucus problems lately and feel quite run down. Blocked inner ear in January - still bit blocked now and ears click. Then flu developed two days ago. Can't get comfortable to sleep, can hear my pulse in my head, blocked sinuses, aching eyes..... have been taking echinacea in between ear and flu illness but guess I just need something else???? Did have antibiotics for a week in jan to reduce inflammation of ear. Any ideas?

As you still have an infection you can keep on with the Echinacea until you feel better. Plantago is traditionally used for ear problems so may be worth adding in as well

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