Question 1

what causes a blocked ear?

Accepted Answer

Eustacian Tube : You may have some form of eustacian tube dysfuction which drains the ear into the nose. Allergy, infection and other causes may result in blockage of the drainage system and fluid pressure is noted with a painful ear.

Question 2

how to clear a blocked ear due to cold.

Accepted Answer

Decongestants: Otc decongestants useful.  Afrin nasal spray effective but should not be used for more than day or two to avoid rebound swelling that requires closer and closer doses, which become excessive.

Question 3

badly blocked ear after fight, what to do?

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ET dysfunction: Common ET tube dysfunction after flight. It will spontaneously go away. Try swallowing. Try swallowing while holding nostrils together.

Question 4

what to use for a blocked ear even after cleaning everyday?

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Depends: Paradoxically, a blocked ear can be caused by cleaning as the wax/ debris is pushed back against the eardrum.I would strongly recommend you get seen by your GP to confirm  wax.If so,a wax softener can be used prior to irrigation and cleansing by your doctor.Generally not advised to try this on your own.Other causes of a "blocked" ear could be eustachian tube dysfunction or rarely,inner ear problem

Question 5

i have a painfully blocked ear. please advise on what to do?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Possibilities include impacted wax, inflammation/infection of the external ear canal or ear drum. Get examined by your physician or an Otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime apply warm moist facecloth to the outside of the ear. Do not insert anything into the ear canal.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for a blocked ear to go away?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the cause and what you are doing about it. It you are doing nothing, then the problems may continue indefinitely. See an ENT doctor and determine the cause if it is a major issue.

Question 7

is my blocked ear causing headache?

Accepted Answer

No: Headaches and blocked ears are unrelated.

Question 8

docs, could a blocked ear make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A blocked ear can be the result of several disorders; not all would make you sick. Impacted wax should not make you sick.  However, a middle ear infection is always secondary to disease (infection, viral or bacterial) in the back of the nose and that would make you sick.  If you have a hearing loss associated with this blockage you need to see a physician, preferably an ENT doctor.

Question 9

i have a blocked ear full if wax what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Doctor: If you have already tried the over the counter ear wax removal drops and bulb syringe available at the drug store then the next step is to get a doctor to clean out the canal.

Question 10

i have a blocked ear. no pain unless i touch or sleep on it.

Accepted Answer

Block ear : If it is filled with wax, its time to get it cleared by a doctor. It can also be an infection.

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