What can i do to clear out my ear ? i can not hear threw it and it feels like it is full of liquid i have had a cold for the past 3 days this morning i woke up and i can not hear threw my left ear at all , it feels like it is full of water but is not. if

Ear : Ear fluid is a common problem for a lot of kids and some adults. It is due to eustachian tube dysfunction (when the tube that connects the ear to the throat is not draining properly). It is most likely due to the swelling of the nasopharynx tissue from the cold blocking the opening of the eustachian tube. Sometimes bacteria can become trapped with this fluid and cause an ear infection. If you are having pain, or if it lasts fore than a few days, you should see your doctor for an exam. If this is a new problem for you and lasts for more than 3 months, it is important that you have a thorough exam by an otolaryngologist to make sure the reason why your ear won't drain is because your eustachian tube is being blocked by a mass or tumor in your nasopharynx. Since there are no medications shown to alleviate the pressure or drain the fluid from behind the ear drum, it has to be done by a surgeon with a suction and/or ear tubes. You can try taking Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen) for the ear discomfort, but the fluid will either have to drain out on its own (which happens most of the time) or drain out from an ear surgeon poking a hole in the drum to let it out.