Ear Plug For Sleeping- 150 Questions Answered

My ear was plugged due to a cold. The cold is gone, but the ear is still plugged. How can it be cured?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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

I have a plugged ear for the past 5 days due to cold. Cold is almost cured, but ear is still plugged. How to get rid of it?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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I have plugged ears for more than 4 days should i consult ENT Specialist. Is it because of infection.

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

Come down to my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar if you are in the vicinity. Let me examine you and do the needful. ... Read More

I haven't used an ear plug before, Yesterday I bought a Reusable Rubber Earplug. Is it fine to use it for Meditation Everyday? Or since I am a beginner I should go for foam ear plugs?

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Dr. Lakin Vira General Surgeon | Mumbai

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Y d need to use ear plugs for meditation? ... Read More

I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? Is it effective ?

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Dr. Dharmik Patel General Physician | Ahmedabad

Yes you can use it ... Read More

My right ear is plugged from last 2 days. First I thought it to be very normal, and thought that it will get fine on its own. But now I am not able to hear properly from that ear. I have done valsalva maneuver but it is also not helping. Kindly suggest something.

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Dr. Shradha Chandra ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

It can be wax also or it can be middle ear fluid... Need to evaluate the same ... Read More

I have my ear plugged because of the cold. I have taken medicine for cold and it seems to be getting better now. But the left ear is still plugged partially .

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Dr. Vikram M. Bhardwaj Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Noida

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If cold is preceding your ear symptoms of blockage, most likely pososbility is eusctachian tube dysfunction.. Start empirical therapy in form of Otrivin Nasal drops three times a day, Tb Levocetrizine ... Read More

After I use ear drop it feels like the ear is blocked or it is plugged please help

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal. You need not use wax softeners like Otorex or soliwax for few days and then visit nearby ENT specialist so that he can remove wax safely under ... Read More

From 2 days my right ear without any reason got blocked. After consultation by ENT specialist. Excessive wax was found through otoscopy on both ears. Paradichlorobenzene & Benzocaine ear drops were recommended with 4 times, 4 drops on each ear a day dosage. as soon as i inserted drops on my right ear, it further got plugged & today my left ear as w

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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. Usually in cases of hard wax software used for few days and wax is removed later either by suctioning or syringing. You need to consul ... Read More

Hi Doctor, my mom age 54 is experiencing plugged and heaviness ear on her left ear. One month back she had a high BP for 3 days with severe headache. The BP was around 180-120. It went all after 3 days. She did have cold later on for few days. So yes it has been a month she's experiencing this. Kindly give some solution, thank you.

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Dr. S B V Chandrasekhar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

Many diagnoses like wax infection etc. You may consult on line once ... Read More

Hello, My right ear got plugged after a bad cold a few days back. At first it wasn't very problematic, but now it's been a week and it's extremely uncomfortable with muffled hearing in the right ear. There's no pain, no discharge, no cough, no cold, no ringing nothing else other than the plugged ear. Yesterday, i visited a gen phy who gave me an

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Dr. Nikita Iyer Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

Hello I'm Dr Nikita Iyer. There is a tube connecting the nose and the ear called the eustachian tube which sometimes gets blocked in cases of a cold which can cause some pressure changes in the ear a ... Read More

I am suffering from very severe headache and ear pain when sleep , Ct scan PNS done , brain MRI done Audiometry normal, impedance audiometry normal, Should I do nasal endoscopy??

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Dr. Yugam Shandilya ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

No it won't help , consult a physician for the same. ... Read More

I cannot tolerate most of the sounds, washing machines, weddings in the neighbourhood, humming sounds, loud & high pitched sounds. I wanted a very comfortable option to block out these sounds and cannot depend on anc headphones as it's not possible to sleep with them. My question: Do ENT doctors also specialise in providing custom fitted earpl

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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No please check for noise reducing ear plugs online ... Read More

Hi 38weeks pregnant today morning mucous plug with brownish tissue came jelly like structure should I wait till for natural pain??

Asked for Female, 28 Years 160 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Am at my 35 weeks 2 days pregnancy with twins. I lost mucus plug today at 10.30p.m. it was jelly like thing with some brown strings. Should I get admitted? Baby is still making movements. Plz help

Asked for Female, 30 Years 340 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

My nerves are very sensitive and any cold air including fan affects me during winter during sleep. I usually stuff cotton but it falls away. Any suggestions on what could be best and safest ear protection from cold air?

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

use Ear plugs ... Read More

My son, stays in hostel and shares room with three other boys. He is not being able to sleep properly, as the other boys, make a lot of noise, even after midnight. He, mostly, has no other choice to change the room. He wants to use earplugs. My question is whether he can use ear plugs. Are they really effective in noise cancellation? Are they saf

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Asked for Female, 52 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Guwahati

It's safe ... Read More

My niece is diagnosed with meconium plug since birth He is born on 16th Oct 2023. Please tell me the treatment procedure

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Dr. Pragathi H A Pediatrician | Belgaum

Hello, kindly consult paediatric surgeon for management. ... Read More

I am 34years old..I have been suffering from cold and cough since past few days..now along with cough and cold I am having heaviness in my head..and sound is coming from my ears..left ear is not open fully feeling very uncomfortable...kindly suggest any remedy..

Asked for Female, 33 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Medha Saraf Ayurveda | Pune

Go for karnapuran( pouring oil in ears) for tinnitus! You may be suffering from some digestion issues more often which is directly connected to your cough and cold! Take shwas kas chintamani+ sahasrap ... Read More

I'm 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant last week I had a mucus plug discharge which lasts for two days today I'm again facing same thing is this sign of labor.

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Dr. Sushma Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

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It is sign of labour please consult your doctor ... Read More

I'm 37 week pregnant and my due date is on 23 rd oct today I'm having clear mucus plug discharge once is it normal or it is sign of labor.

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

U will hv to wait till contractions set in ... Read More

After 3-4 days of cold, symptoms reduced. However suddenly left ear went plugged like(4.00 pm 16.09.2022). after some time severe pain started (7.00pm). went to health centre and took medicine. pain reduced by (3.30 am 17.09.2022) but that plugged feel is still there. Anti biotic course is about to complete within 2 days. but no change in plugged f

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Relent one tablet at night after food for 5 days ... Read More

I am staying in Hostel and my roommate calls his gf every night and i get lil bit sleep disturbance. So i had learnt about silicon earplugs in google . Where can i get it in the market or in which store instead of online purchase?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Sai Dhuri General Physician | Ratnagiri

Kindly consult ... Read More

I had some discharge few days back... I dont know whether it is discharge or mucus plug... If it is mucus plug can it regenerate as i have heard that bit can regenerate again...is it really so..

Asked for Female, 33 Years 497 Views v

Dr. Maneesha Singh Infertility Specialist | Ghaziabad

Egg white like discharge is common in pregnancy Know more about pregnancy related information https://youtu.be/3yqQIPnDL-c ... Read More

I don't have cold, flu, fever, but sometimes I feel pressure on my left ear, I dont have any ear pain or discharge. What can be the reason and what is the remedy? Thanks

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

It is because of eustachian tube blockage. ... Read More

I m having train like sound comming in my ear every time from last 4 or 5 days.. Sometime pitch is in low and sometime in high I had my ear checked by an ent doctor n it's okay.. . N also I m having n taking jolcalm 10 mg per day for sleep.. I want to get rid of this problem through the help of ayurveda.. Please connect with me someone n what to do

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Dr. Jyoti Kadam Ayurvedic Gynecologist & Obstetrician | Nanded

Agnikarma and viddhakarma can resolve this problm. ... Read More

My 8month old swallowed a soft silicone plug of the earphone..he is able to breath well and is able to coo make noises. I m really scared please help

Asked for Female, 26 Years 386 Views v

Dr. Ramya Srinath Pediatrician | Bangalore

Please take your child to a hospital now so that he/she can be checked out by a Pediatrician and any other doctors required. Take care! ... Read More

My baby is 4 month old. Baby touching ears during sleep and feed. He touches his right ear only sometimes . especially before sleeping and feed.what could be the reason.?? Else hes doing fine. Also rubs face , eyes lot when sleepy

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

Check if his ear has lots of wax or other problems . No need to worry if he is not crying. These are normal activities usually ... Read More

Hello i m 37 week 1 day pregnant and got strange discharge. Pls help fast should i rush to doctors? does this look like muscus plug??

Asked for Female, 26 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Dyuti Navadia Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Visit your gynaecologist. ... Read More

My left ear gets blocked sometimes, it's usually when I wake up after a sleep. It feels like air is stuck in my ear and it's unable to pass through. I do not suffer from common cold or any other problem. Whenever I press my ear tragus, it gives a pop sound in my ear but it gets block again

Asked for Male, 19 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

Valsalva maneuver. Antihistamine tablet. If required check with ENT surgeon. ... Read More

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My ear was plugged due to a cold. The cold is gone, but the ear is still plugged. How can it be cured?

I have a plugged ear for the past 5 days due to cold. Cold is almost cured, but ear is still plugged. How to get rid of it?

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I have plugged ears for more than 4 days should i consult ENT Specialist. Is it because of infection.

I haven't used an ear plug before, Yesterday I bought a Reusable Rubber Earplug. Is it fine to use it for Meditation Everyday? Or since I am a beginner I should go for foam ear plugs?

I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? I will be traveling by flight tomorrow. Should i use ear plugs? Is it effective ?

My right ear is plugged from last 2 days. First I thought it to be very normal, and thought that it will get fine on its own. But now I am not able to hear properly from that ear. I have done valsalva maneuver but it is also not helping. Kindly suggest something.

I have my ear plugged because of the cold. I have taken medicine for cold and it seems to be getting better now. But the left ear is still plugged partially .

After I use ear drop it feels like the ear is blocked or it is plugged please help

I am suffering from very severe headache and ear pain when sleep , Ct scan PNS done , brain MRI done Audiometry normal, impedance audiometry normal, Should I do nasal endoscopy??

Hi 38weeks pregnant today morning mucous plug with brownish tissue came jelly like structure should I wait till for natural pain??

Am at my 35 weeks 2 days pregnancy with twins. I lost mucus plug today at 10.30p.m. it was jelly like thing with some brown strings. Should I get admitted? Baby is still making movements. Plz help

My nerves are very sensitive and any cold air including fan affects me during winter during sleep. I usually stuff cotton but it falls away. Any suggestions on what could be best and safest ear protection from cold air?

My niece is diagnosed with meconium plug since birth He is born on 16th Oct 2023. Please tell me the treatment procedure

I am 34years old..I have been suffering from cold and cough since past few days..now along with cough and cold I am having heaviness in my head..and sound is coming from my ears..left ear is not open fully feeling very uncomfortable...kindly suggest any remedy..

I'm 38 weeks and 6 days pregnant last week I had a mucus plug discharge which lasts for two days today I'm again facing same thing is this sign of labor.

I'm 37 week pregnant and my due date is on 23 rd oct today I'm having clear mucus plug discharge once is it normal or it is sign of labor.

I am staying in Hostel and my roommate calls his gf every night and i get lil bit sleep disturbance. So i had learnt about silicon earplugs in google . Where can i get it in the market or in which store instead of online purchase?

I had some discharge few days back... I dont know whether it is discharge or mucus plug... If it is mucus plug can it regenerate as i have heard that bit can regenerate again...is it really so..

I don't have cold, flu, fever, but sometimes I feel pressure on my left ear, I dont have any ear pain or discharge. What can be the reason and what is the remedy? Thanks

My 8month old swallowed a soft silicone plug of the earphone..he is able to breath well and is able to coo make noises. I m really scared please help

My baby is 4 month old. Baby touching ears during sleep and feed. He touches his right ear only sometimes . especially before sleeping and feed.what could be the reason.?? Else hes doing fine. Also rubs face , eyes lot when sleepy

Hello i m 37 week 1 day pregnant and got strange discharge. Pls help fast should i rush to doctors? does this look like muscus plug??

My left ear gets blocked sometimes, it's usually when I wake up after a sleep. It feels like air is stuck in my ear and it's unable to pass through. I do not suffer from common cold or any other problem. Whenever I press my ear tragus, it gives a pop sound in my ear but it gets block again

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