HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Hello my left ear is clogged i can barely hear and can hardly open my jaw this happen after i had a cold please advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Ear problem. : There may be residual infectious fluid in that ear from the cold, or you may have an actual ear infection. Regardless, an evaluation by your doctor would be wise as treatment may be necessary.

Answered 1/27/2018

408 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My left ear has been clogged for about a week from a cold. I see dr on mon. Is this something serious, or can I wait till monday? Can affect hearing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Last night, my hearing in my left ear started sounding tinny/metallic/synthesized. It's also a bit clogged. I'm getting over a cold. Just wait it out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am getting over brutal cold.On completion of a huge yawn, my left ear suddenly clogged up & can't hear.Already plugged nose&mouth&blew. Suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have common cold symptoms, but I also have pain in the left back of my neck, and the lower left jaw hinge, and my left ear feels clogged.Whats wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is a way to relieve clogged ears due to sinus congestion? I've been taking sudafed, but my left ear is so clogged up i can barely hear out of it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Ear pain, jaw pain near ear, ear ringing, ear clogged/cant hear, feels like water in ear, general congestion/dark mucus. Any ideas/recs? Thx!
My right ear feels clogged and i can hear my voice in my head when i talk. What could be the problem?
Why would my ears feel clogged and almost like I hear blood flowing in my head or my heart beat. I hear echoes when I turn my head and neck. ?
For 2 weeks when I make certain movements, eat or move my head to the side my ear pops and others can hear it. Saw ent he said I had some inflammation behind my nose during my scope, but that's it.Hurts and feels clogged at times. What else can it be?
I hear a rubbing sand sound in my left ear when i open my jaw.....What could this be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.