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My both ear canal is been blocked. I tried to clean up by ear buds but unfortunately it get worsen. Please advise, what to do.

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Dr. Dipali Joshi ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Mumbai

start putting wax dissolvants. go to ENT Surgeon for clearance. ... Read More

Two weeks back I got my ears cleaned it was fine for couple of days later I started having problem in my right ear wherein lot of discharge came out out during cleaning. I was told by doctor and that it would take couple of days to heal the wound but unfortunately this didn't happen so in next follow up consultation it was identified that there is

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

sometimes when your ears are cleaned, especially in case of impacted wax, the ear canal walls could have been abraded in the process. Subsequently, while bathing or on going out in the rain, moisture ... Read More

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Actually my ear is blocked for some reason I could hear but I feel like something is in my ear which is blocking the canal area pls help me

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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As per your description..you may have impacted wax in your ear canal..use wax softener ear drops thrice a day for a week .. visit an ENT specialist for wax removal.. ... Read More

I've been having blocked left ear from 2 days may be arised due to earwax in canal which get dipper pushed in when I tried to remove it. It blocked my ear also causing me hearing problems. Is it good to use exotic ear drops for treatment? How long should use it and its doses please? Or any other suggestions please

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Mr. Abhishek Mohan Speech Therapist | Pune

Ear wax has to be removed by an professional. Don't put random ears drops. I would advice u to show to near by ENT, DONT PUT EAR BUD ... Read More

I have pain in my ears and i feel like my ear canals are blocked. I tried to clean it with cotton earbuds but it didn't help. Now i have a sore throat too and i guess it is because of my ear pain

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Dr. Anjanikumar Malempati ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Pune

Don't use earbuds. Use ciplox ear drops twice a day . ... Read More

I'm having left ear block with slight pain in inner ear since two days. Should I take any antibiotics or decongestants. I tried steam inhalation.

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Dr. Shwetha Shenoy ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Cochin

You can take a decongestant for a day with paracetamol, In case you still have symptoms you might need an examination of the ear . ... Read More

Because of some cough that entered my left ear canal, I had to get it cleaned. For the procedure, the doctor had to use anaesthetics. After the procedure, I haven't been able to hear with my left ear. It seems blocked. Is it normal?

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Bangalore

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Hello.. First thing is am not able to understand about cough which has entered your ear canal...secondly I am also not clear about the procedure Which was done...I suggest you to consult an Ent specia ... Read More

I have been previously visiting ENT doctor. My left ear contains some hard material that seems to be deposited just inside the ear hole. It is hard and seems to be stuck to the inner wall. It pains when I try to remove it. Most of the time my hearing is blocked. I got my ears cleaned before but after last time this happened.

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Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

You could be having hard impacted wax in your ear. Trying to remove it yourself may actually push it further inside. Please visit me directly in clinic for examination and removal. A course of wax sof ... Read More

My left ear has been blocked for two to three days now and I have severe cold.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. It usually resolves spontaneously after few days. You can use decongestant medicines for few da ... Read More

Got too much ear wax in ear canal, hearing has reduced drastically also getting humming noise constantly got pain in ear canal

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from impacted wax inside your ear canal or you may be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold. Treatment depends on diagnosis ... Read More

I have been experiencing multiple symptoms over the past few weeks and would like a detailed evaluation and treatment plan. - I have urticaria (hives) for the past 1 month. It comes and goes and seems related to allergy. - I have sinusitis symptoms for the past 2 weeks, including: - Nasal blockage (both nostrils) - White mucus - Forehead pr

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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Please suggest a spray or solution for ear block. I get frequent ear blocks after hair wash or exposure to cold air or sleeping in AC. I have vasomotor rhinitis and tendency to develop laryngitis

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Dr. Kanika Arora Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Navi Mumbai

Steam inhalation twice daily t Nasal spray Flomist 2 puff bd Do valsalva excercise two times daily It won’t be block ... Read More

Please suggest if a nasal spray is useful for a blocked ear while flying. I travel frequently and have vasomotor rhinitis. I get frequent nasal congestion.

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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

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Do steam inhalation twice daily ... Read More

Since few days having feeling of ears blocked sometimes and also occasionally have tinnitus.any advise pls

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Dr. Rajeshvari Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Anand

blocked feeling in the ears with occasional ringing is commonly due to earwax or Eustachian tube dysfunction, often related to recent cold, allergy, or sinus congestion ... Read More

My ear is blocked due to cold since 1 day. No pain is there but feeling heavy in that area. Please suggest pain relief tablet .I am already using otrio-ac ear drops..please suggest alternate medication

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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Ear examination ... Read More

Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight

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Dr. Shruti Chand Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

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Do not put ear buds or oil in the ear . Put Clearwax ear drops ... Read More

I had cols since last 15 days. Nose blocked. I started with otrivin. Later my ears started to get blocked coz of wch I'm unable tp hear properly. I was asked to take wikoryl, Allegra. Later I was asked to start with solvin decongestant. Are these medications proper for the symptoms I have.

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Dr. Neeraj Aggarwal ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Rohtak

Need to know more before commenting on appropriate treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctors I have been suffering from Headache from time to time for the last few days. Now left ear is blocked and paining. Till day before yesterday it was in right ear. Got runny nose but it heals on its own. All these are recurring. I am sneezing also. I have a history of cold allergies. I do suffer due to this. Please advice something. I

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Dr. Chetan B Desai General Physician | Bangalore

You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ... Read More

I have told.and cough since 12 days and had met ENT doctor and our office Doctor. Took tablets running nose stopped Now mucus and ears blocked Taking Allerga tablet in morning and Montet LC in night along with Brozedez syrup. What is the remedy for unblocking ears

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

steam inhalation avoid cold items nasal decongestant anti histamine mucolytic ... Read More

Hi all this is an issue I have been facing quite sometime.my ear gets blocked sometimes and there is also some irritation although quite rarely.I use soliwax ear drops whenever there is quite a blockage but otherwise there's no other problems.if anyone can suggest any other eardrop/ medicine?

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

soliwax is good enough ... Read More

I had cold since the last 8-10 days and since the last 2 days my symptoms have improved a lot. My nose is now decongested. I had lost my smell and taste which is now back. However since the last 2 days my left ear is blocked. I have tried blowing with my nose closed but only my right ear pops. I tried massaging near my ear, yawning and various stuf

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

It is associated with eustachian tube dysfunction. Nasal decongestant ear drops. steam inhalation ... Read More

Can cough or mucus get accumulated behind the ear drum, resulting in the blocking of ear, that's what I have been told by an ent specialist and I'm taking medicine to remove these mucus and steam inhalation

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

yes possible. it's called as otitis media with effusion. Take steam inhalation two three times a day. ... Read More

Right ear seems to be blocked after using earphones. No pain is observed but ear appears to be blocked.

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

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Check the ear for impacted wax ... Read More

After swimming my ears got blocked and its already 4th day, have impact on hearing and now pain in nerves around ears. Already using wax removal oil, but cant feel any change in situation!

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Dr. Pupala Vinaya Sindhu Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Visakhapatnam

Impacted wax when comes in contact with water can cause severe pain. Consult a nearby ENT clinic so they can examine the ears. ... Read More

I have been on Medication for ear blocks for 1.5 yrs, I have visited multiple doctors in Mumbai but not getting the root cause. On monday i travel by Train at hilly area experience both ear block for some time only but while I was returning back to Mumbai on Wednesday by train, at hilly area, experience both ear block and dizziness, congested nose

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Asked for Male, 39 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Vishnusankar T G Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Krishnagiri

U have to consult ent surgeon for this. Do PTA,impedance tests. ... Read More

Left ear is getting blocked and nose is getting congestion.. Facing this issue from last 2 weeks. I have taken so many consultations from different doctors but still it's not getting resolved. Earlier I never had this type of problem

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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Get ear nose endoscopy ... Read More

Pain in inner right side ear after using buds It continues last 4 days Pl give some advise any ear drops

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Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Avoid self cleaning of ears. T. Zerodal sp painkiller you can take ... Read More

My 4 year old daughter poked inside her ear and bleeding occurred. After careful examination I found that canal wall got scratched and injured.What should I do now?Is there any drops or ointments ?

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Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

Physical examination is needed. Avoid self cleaning of ears ... Read More

When I block my left ear I hear a low ringing sound but I don't hear it if I don't block it with my finger or anything.i found it yesterday when I was sleeping with my left ear on the pillow. i dont hear any ringing sound in my right ear if I blocked it, only I hear it on my left ear .is it something serious?

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Dr. Ankita Aggarwal Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

Get your eardrum checked and hearing tests done ... Read More

My 7yrs old daughter is always pulling her right ear saying "my ear is blocked. " Pls suggest any ear drops. She is not having any kind of discomfort or pain.

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

She might have ear wax .. Get it cleared by an ent specialist ... Read More

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My both ear canal is been blocked. I tried to clean up by ear buds but unfortunately it get worsen. Please advise, what to do.

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Actually my ear is blocked for some reason I could hear but I feel like something is in my ear which is blocking the canal area pls help me

I have pain in my ears and i feel like my ear canals are blocked. I tried to clean it with cotton earbuds but it didn't help. Now i have a sore throat too and i guess it is because of my ear pain

I'm having left ear block with slight pain in inner ear since two days. Should I take any antibiotics or decongestants. I tried steam inhalation.

Because of some cough that entered my left ear canal, I had to get it cleaned. For the procedure, the doctor had to use anaesthetics. After the procedure, I haven't been able to hear with my left ear. It seems blocked. Is it normal?

My left ear has been blocked for two to three days now and I have severe cold.

Got too much ear wax in ear canal, hearing has reduced drastically also getting humming noise constantly got pain in ear canal

Please suggest a spray or solution for ear block. I get frequent ear blocks after hair wash or exposure to cold air or sleeping in AC. I have vasomotor rhinitis and tendency to develop laryngitis

Please suggest if a nasal spray is useful for a blocked ear while flying. I travel frequently and have vasomotor rhinitis. I get frequent nasal congestion.

Since few days having feeling of ears blocked sometimes and also occasionally have tinnitus.any advise pls

My ear is blocked due to cold since 1 day. No pain is there but feeling heavy in that area. Please suggest pain relief tablet .I am already using otrio-ac ear drops..please suggest alternate medication

Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight

I had cols since last 15 days. Nose blocked. I started with otrivin. Later my ears started to get blocked coz of wch I'm unable tp hear properly. I was asked to take wikoryl, Allegra. Later I was asked to start with solvin decongestant. Are these medications proper for the symptoms I have.

I have told.and cough since 12 days and had met ENT doctor and our office Doctor. Took tablets running nose stopped Now mucus and ears blocked Taking Allerga tablet in morning and Montet LC in night along with Brozedez syrup. What is the remedy for unblocking ears

Hi all this is an issue I have been facing quite sometime.my ear gets blocked sometimes and there is also some irritation although quite rarely.I use soliwax ear drops whenever there is quite a blockage but otherwise there's no other problems.if anyone can suggest any other eardrop/ medicine?

Can cough or mucus get accumulated behind the ear drum, resulting in the blocking of ear, that's what I have been told by an ent specialist and I'm taking medicine to remove these mucus and steam inhalation

Right ear seems to be blocked after using earphones. No pain is observed but ear appears to be blocked.

After swimming my ears got blocked and its already 4th day, have impact on hearing and now pain in nerves around ears. Already using wax removal oil, but cant feel any change in situation!

Left ear is getting blocked and nose is getting congestion.. Facing this issue from last 2 weeks. I have taken so many consultations from different doctors but still it's not getting resolved. Earlier I never had this type of problem

Pain in inner right side ear after using buds It continues last 4 days Pl give some advise any ear drops

My 4 year old daughter poked inside her ear and bleeding occurred. After careful examination I found that canal wall got scratched and injured.What should I do now?Is there any drops or ointments ?

My 7yrs old daughter is always pulling her right ear saying "my ear is blocked. " Pls suggest any ear drops. She is not having any kind of discomfort or pain.

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