Question 1

my ear feels clogged & hurts when i burp?

Accepted Answer

You might: have an external or middle ear infection.  See your doctor, for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

my left ear feels clogged, its been like that for a week(with no pain). started using debrox, now it hurts when i burp or yawn. what do i do?help!

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See a doctor: It may be wax, but with the pain with pressure there is a possibility of congestion behind the ear drum. Can only be accurately diagnosed and treated with an exam.
because of the hoilday you may want to search out and urgent care if your doctor isn't available

Question 3

what's wrong? my right ear is clogged. when i burp my ear hurts but i sense some relief. i've tried ear drops but no luck yet.

Accepted Answer

You might have wax: in your ear canal, but you may have fluid or an infection of your middle ear. I would recommend that you see your doctor to properly diagnose this and treat if necessary.

Question 4

i have clogged ears. sometimes i burp with food i ate 3 hours ago. sometimes hard to swallow and right below the ear feels tight.

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WaterWaterEverywhere: Now I hope you're not thinking that when you burp the air goes up into your ears. Is it hard to swallow due to pain? Or from some limitation to motion?Anything get stuck? I suspect you have some fluid in your ears that may be causing the clogged feeling, or, it may just be ear wax so go get your ears at it and I bet for the same price they'll check your throat and jaws too. Why sit around guessing

Question 5

left ear pain and clogged sensation, pain/drum pops when burping, jaw pain near left ear and congestion. internist saw no ear infection.  ideas? help!

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Antihistamines: Throat and middle ear are connected.  Burping opens the tubes that connect both called Eustachian tubes.  Decrease the congestion which irritates throat and ear pain might improve.  Antihistamines such as zyrtec, Claritin, (loratadine) Allegra could improve the symptoms of congestion.

Question 6

i have the following symptoms for several weeks, sour throat, cough, earache, ear pain with a burp, pop, and clogged ears. one doctor order z pack, the second one allegra d, the third one which is an ent said to use flonase for weeks. pl. advise?

Accepted Answer

Allergy testing yet: sounds like you need this and formal exam in office w ENT

Question 7

what do i do if my right ear feels clogged up and sounds muffled?

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Blocked ear:  A common cause could be wax buildup. Getting water in the ear or a Qtip abrasion can cause an outer  ear infection, so called swimmer's ear. This is very painful. If you have allergies, this can cause swelling of the eustachian tube and a blocked feeling. Additionally, fluid can build up in the middle ear. A middle ear infection is possible, but usually also quite painful.  See ENT MD .

Question 8

what do you suggest if my right ear feels clogged up and sounds muffled. what do i do?

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Ear: depends on the cause. If its wax, you need to have it removed. If its in the context of a cold sometimes decongestants help. I would see an ENT to check it out

Question 9

why does my ear feels like water is in it, but it is not? (my left ear feels clogged up)

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Sometimes if there is excess cerumen (wax) in your external auditory canal, it can obstruct the ear canal muffling sound, and giving the sensation that your ear is "plugged" with water. The cerumen can also come into contact with your tympanic membrane (ear drum) which will sometimes cause a crackling or muffled sound which can be interpreted as "water in the ear".

Question 10

okay my ear feels clogged i hear wind but im inside and fluid sometimes leaks will this go away?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube: Hello, your ear symptoms are due to a eustachian tube dysfunction. The lining in your nose continues into the eustachian tube. Any condition affecting your nose will in turn cause ear symptoms. I would recommend afrin nasal spray as directed for 5 days. An otc decongestant can be used as directed thereafter for 7-10 days. If the symptoms persist, then see your ent.

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My ear feels clogged & hurts when i burp?

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My left ear feels clogged, its been like that for a week(with no pain). started using debrox, now it hurts when i burp or yawn. what do i do?help!

A member asked:

What's wrong? my right ear is clogged. when i burp my ear hurts but i sense some relief. i've tried ear drops but no luck yet.

A member asked:

I have clogged ears. sometimes i burp with food i ate 3 hours ago. sometimes hard to swallow and right below the ear feels tight.

A member asked:

Left ear pain and clogged sensation, pain/drum pops when burping, jaw pain near left ear and congestion. internist saw no ear infection. ideas? help!

A member asked:

I have the following symptoms for several weeks, sour throat, cough, earache, ear pain with a burp, pop, and clogged ears. one doctor order z pack, the second one allegra d, the third one which is an ent said to use flonase for weeks. pl. advise?

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What do i do if my right ear feels clogged up and sounds muffled?

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What do you suggest if my right ear feels clogged up and sounds muffled. what do i do?

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Why does my ear feels like water is in it, but it is not? (my left ear feels clogged up)

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Okay my ear feels clogged i hear wind but im inside and fluid sometimes leaks will this go away?

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