Question 1

why do my ears feel stuffy and clogged?

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Stuffy, clogged ears: It is not uncommon for ears to feel stuffy and clogged when allergies flare up, when you experience a change in altitude or during the course of a cold. Sometimes this can happen as an ear infection evolves. This is from dysfunction of the eustachian tube.
Treatment does not always lead to immediate resolution, and can include antihistamines, nasal antinflammatories, and oral steroids.

Question 2

why do my ears feel overwhelmed by white noise?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: This question has been addressed a number of times.  
Ent docs see this problem all the time.  A number of questions arise.  Are you exposed to loud noise (hunting, noisy occupation)? Your question suggests that both ears are involved.  Although this is likely a perfectly benign condition, you should have an ear examination and a hearing test.  Tinnitus is presently thought to be a central problem.

Question 3

i have high blood pressure. why do my ears feel clogged when upset?

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Unknown: But some people with high blood pressure experience symptoms like what you describe, including headaches, a full feeling in the head, and throbbing or full sensation of the ears. This might mean that your blood pressure needs better control!

Question 4

my ears starting ringing.. then muffled. what could this mean?

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Tinnitus: 1.Treat the underlying condition, such as removal of ear wax, change medications that might be attributing, vascular causes.
2.Noise suppression, such as white noise machines, hearing aids, masking devices.
3.Medications such as Tricyclic antidepressants or Xanax (alprazolam).
4.Life style changes, such as avoiding caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, mask the noise such as with music, stress management.
5.Vit. B , Zn

Question 5

my ears always feel like they are muffled, what should i do?

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See a doc: Coudl be wax build up, hearing loss or other things.  An exam by your doctor or an ENT would be needed for proper diagnosis.

Question 6

what do you suggest if my ears starting ringing.. then muffled?

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See ENT. : I don't know the context in which this happened, but an ENT doctor can have a look into the ears to examine them directly. Is it one ear or both?  Did this develop suddenly or gradually?  Any pain in the ears? Any dizziness?

Question 7

my ears aren't working?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You will need some testing to see what is going on.

Question 8

how can i unclog my ears?

Accepted Answer

Clear the Ear: If you're referring to earwax accumulation you can obtain a simple combo product that safely softens the wax with drops for several days and then allows you to irrigate the ear canal with water.  Pay close attention to pressure when using the bulb syringe to avoid injury to your eardrum.  Unrelated to an earwax issue, is a simple trapped pressure issue in the middle ear.  It will resolve in time.

Question 9

why are my ears turning blue?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It could be poor blood flow or you could have deposition of silver in your skin or some other metal. See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

what would be a good way to unplug my ears?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: It may be as simple as wax, or more complicated like fluid behind the ears. Get someone to examine you and find the cause. Then you can find the treatment.

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