Question 1

my ear is plugged up?

Accepted Answer

Wax?: Although, there are various reasons for the ears to be plugged up, often, plain wax build up is least frequently thought of, yet being a reason for the plugginess. Ear and nose infections are another cause. You may want to have it checked out.

Question 2

could use your help docs! my ear is plugged, how do i fix it?

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Need testing: If it feels clogged, something seems wrong. Should consider repeat hearing test. If you haven't seen a specialist, may be time to do so.

Question 3

could use your help docs! my ear is plugged up ; any home remedies out there?

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Unclog the nose: Since we don't know the cause for the clogged ears, you may try using something like a nasal decongestant spray for no more than 5 days to see if this helps. If not , consult your family doctor.

Question 4

my ear is plugged and in a lot of pain. any way to get rid of the pain fast and without causing more pain in the process?

Accepted Answer

? wax: Try wax softener. Use bulb to flush ear with water. You probably need to see your doctor.

Question 5

my ear is plugged up really bad after swimming. any treatments?

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2 possibilities: Sudden plugging of the ears after swimming very often means impacted wax or the possibility of external otitis, a mild infection of the skin of the ear canal.  My bet is that the water going into the ear canal was absorbed by the wax already in the ear canal and made the blockage worse.  Try hydrogen peroxide for a week, 4 drops 4 times a day, or see an ENT doctor.

Question 6

my ear is plugged up. my sinuses are bad. its my head, it feels crazy my nose is stuffed up runny sometimes. im worried about my ears

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It : It is very common to feel your ears getting plugged up, crackling, popping or a slight pressure sensation with upper respiratory tract inflammation or infection, especially when the nose and sinuses are affected. The reason for the clogging in the ears usually stems from dysfunction of the tube that connects between the middle ear and the back of the nose. The eustachian tube ends in an area that is exposed to the dripping of mucous in the back of the nose. This may lead to inflammation of the lining of this tube and prevent proper equalization of pressure between the ear and the back of the nose. You may find a bit of relief by pinching your nose shut and gently blowing against your closed nose, also known as a valsalva maneuver. A short 1-3 day treatment with an over the counter nasal deongestant spray like afrin may be helpful (do not use for longer, it may be harmful) as well as a mucolytic agent like Mucinex (guaifenesin) or robitussin. If within a few days you find no relief from your symptoms or if your symptoms become worst despite the medication, it is highly recommended to seek medical attention.

Question 7

while cleaning my ear the qtip implailed my ear drum. my ear bleed 4 two days and it feels like my ear is plugged. can't hear, migraine what do i do?

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Ear trauma: You may have punctured your tympanic membrane. You should see your primary care physician today and if it is confirmed you will probably be referred to an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

Question 8

i had a bad throat n cough. the throat is good, the cough is clearing, but now my ear is plugged. tried yawning, nothing works, what can i do to hear?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: It sounds like you are suffering from a cold which is slowly getting better but now your eustacian tubes are blocked.  You might get some releif from using an oral decongestant.  If not getting better it may be time to see your doctor.

Question 9

i have extreme congestion in my sinuses and my ear is plugged. i can barely breathe through my nose at all. i took 1 benadryl (diphenhydramine) 30 min ago can i also take nyquil?

Accepted Answer

Which Nyquil?: They all contain antihistamines as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) just be cautious and read the labels carefully, better to have a preparation that relieves congestion. Antihistamines might cause drowsiness, so be careful not to drive or operate machinery, and don't exceed recommended dosage, wish you wellness,

Question 10

left ear plugged when i wake up.  im recovering from a sore throat and losing my voice - now my ear is plugged in the morning and im not sure why.

Accepted Answer

Plugged: It could be fluid behind the ear drum, a cerumen impaction, or other things.  Have your doctor look in the ear and see why it is plugged.

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I had a bad throat n cough. the throat is good, the cough is clearing, but now my ear is plugged. tried yawning, nothing works, what can i do to hear?

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