Question 1

my right ear is been having issues... its always fuzzy and it pops a lot and hurts... i cant hear much from my right ear... its not wax buildup.

Accepted Answer

Seen an ENT: If you have not seen an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor, then you should see one.  You likely have chronic fluid.  You say that it is not wax, implying that you have been examined for wax.  However, they may not be able to discern serous fluid, or drum retraction and offer maneuvers, to try to correct it.  You may try popping your ears -pinch your nose and blow into your cheeks with your mouth closed.

Question 2

i have ear wax buildup in one war. so much so that i bend my  ear and it clogs my hearing. i think it's hereditary as my siblings suffer same. help?

Accepted Answer

Home remedies: Please consult this site for home remedies for ear wax.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/earwax-blockage/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/CON-20018904

Question 3

i keep getting wax buildup in my ears to the point i completely lose hearing and have to go to the dr to get it flushed out. i never use qtips as they say not to. how to prevent this problem as its very disruptive when it occurs?

Accepted Answer

Q tips can help: Most mis-use Q-tips by just pushing the wax further in the ear canal.  Proper use: Enter slightly and twist, then enter more and twist.  Repeat several times  and remove to wipe off the wax.  Enter with fresh Q-tip a little deeper and twist.  What you are doing is transfering the wax to the Q-tip and not pushing it in.  This is very effective when done this way.

Question 4

i suspect i have a wax buildup in my left ear. there is reduced ability to hear when i wake in the morning. it improves through out the day normally after a yawn.

what can i do to treat the build up?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : Meanwhile, ask your pharmacist about OTC preparations that help clear wax build-up in your ears, if available, read the labels carefully and don't exceed recommended dosage and duration, and don't force any object  into your ear canal, good luck

Question 5

sinuses always feel blocked for years; can breath through nose; ears pop & feel blocked though there's no buildup of wax or hearing restriction. help?

Accepted Answer

Sinus issues: Your symptoms could be a lot of things ranging from a deviated nasal septum to nasal polyps to chronic sinusitis.  Even poorly controlled allergies could cause this.  Nasal and sinus symptoms often cause problems with the eustachian tube, which will give the ears a plugged up feeling because it doesn't ventilate the middle ear.  The eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the back of the nose.

Question 6

ear wax stuck in ear? i took a shower last night and i still have some sort of water/wax buildup impairing my hearing in my left ear. i tried dropping rubbing alcohol in it and using an expired tube of debrox, but no luck, yet also no physical pain.

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Your doctor (or an ear/nose/throat doctor= otolarygologist) can extract excess ear wax quite easily. If impacted wax is decreasing your hearing - he or she can use a wax extractor. Please don't stick objects in your own ears to remove it- as you could injure yourself.  If it is fluid in the outer ear, you might have otitis externa (but that can be uncomfortable) or maybe water from your shower. If you have fluid in your middle ear, it might otitis media. Otitis media can sometimes just be a fluid build up and at other times can be caused by an infection.I don't recommend placing expired substances in the external ear canal. To be frank, i can't tell the location of  your symptoms. So, if it remains problematic, would have it examined to determine the etiology and then options to resolve it can be provided.

Question 7

wax buildup in ears blocking my ability to hear well out of my right ear. tried warm water, and hydrogen peroxide to no avail. should i see my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes!!!: How do you know it is wax?   The best way to soften ear wax is dilute sodium bicarbonate /[baking soda].

Question 8

right ear gets blocked when i lay on it - stays even when i turn over. can't hear.have to rub to unblock. wax?postural malfunction?something else?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doc: Hearing problems and fullness need to be evaluated by a doctor and treated if a problem is found.   Don't stick anything into the canal.  Go see your doctor.  They know what to do.

Question 9

9 wks. of no hearing in l ear. dr. irrigated wax out. 3 weeks later- still no hearring. irrigated again- clear. on claritan for 2 weeks. still no hearring. no injury to ear- no cold.

Accepted Answer

You : You should have a hearing test or audiogram soon to determine the type of hearing loss. Also an examination by an otolaryngologist will determine if you have fluid behind the ear drum that is contributing to your problem. The causes can range from a simple otitis media to a sudden hearing loss, and this does need to be evaluated further.

Question 10

the wax went too deep in my ear and i cant hear properly?

Accepted Answer

Need to remove it: Obviously you need to remove the earwax,though this must be done carefully. By saying the wax went too deep it sounds like you tried using a Q tip or other approach that pushed it in deeper and should never be done.You may be able to do this yourself with ear drops and a bulb syringe but if that doesn't work you may need to see a Dr.
For advice on what to try at home: https://tinyurl.com/yyazqccm

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My right ear is been having issues... its always fuzzy and it pops a lot and hurts... i cant hear much from my right ear... its not wax buildup.

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I have ear wax buildup in one war. so much so that i bend my ear and it clogs my hearing. i think it's hereditary as my siblings suffer same. help?

A member asked:

I keep getting wax buildup in my ears to the point i completely lose hearing and have to go to the dr to get it flushed out. i never use qtips as they say not to. how to prevent this problem as its very disruptive when it occurs?

A member asked:

I suspect i have a wax buildup in my left ear. there is reduced ability to hear when i wake in the morning. it improves through out the day normally after a yawn. what can i do to treat the build up?

A member asked:

Sinuses always feel blocked for years; can breath through nose; ears pop & feel blocked though there's no buildup of wax or hearing restriction. help?

A member asked:

Ear wax stuck in ear? i took a shower last night and i still have some sort of water/wax buildup impairing my hearing in my left ear. i tried dropping rubbing alcohol in it and using an expired tube of debrox, but no luck, yet also no physical pain.

A member asked:

Wax buildup in ears blocking my ability to hear well out of my right ear. tried warm water, and hydrogen peroxide to no avail. should i see my doctor?

A member asked:

Right ear gets blocked when i lay on it - stays even when i turn over. can't hear.have to rub to unblock. wax?postural malfunction?something else?

A member asked:

9 wks. of no hearing in l ear. dr. irrigated wax out. 3 weeks later- still no hearring. irrigated again- clear. on claritan for 2 weeks. still no hearring. no injury to ear- no cold.

A member asked:

The wax went too deep in my ear and i cant hear properly?

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