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
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor The headache pressure and ear pressure may indicate that you have a sinus congestion (which can be caused by pollen) and possibly an 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