Blocked Ear After Swimming- 1634 Questions Answered

Hello my left ear is blocked since 1 week after swimming in beach please help me I am using otorex drops for my ears

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Dr. Varada VazeEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Pune

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Please dont use ear drops..keep ur ear dry..and stat wid steam inhalation ... Read More

Hi , I have started swimming recently, but my ears gets blocked every now and then because of water and when I try to clean them with ear buds they gets more blocked. Also, my since last week I am having feeling that I have developed tonsils , had fever once and pain in throat continues.

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You might be suffering from impacted wax inside your ear canal with acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with a ... Read More

Hello doc, my both ears are blocked after swimming. I am a new swimming learner. I tried chewing gum, yawning, tried blowing air by holding nose etc. Nothing works. Now I m putting clearwax drops in my ears. Will it help? What should I do?

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal. Water can swell up the wax and make the block worse. You need to use drops atleast for five days and then visit nearby ENT specialist so that ... Read More

Hi, I went swimming last weekend, and some water went into my right ear. I tried to clean it up, and for a couple of days used earbuds to clean, and a lot of wax came out. However, it's been 4 days and my ear is still feeling clogged. I can hear from both, but it is a little uncomfortable in my right ear. No pain. What should I do?

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Dr. Nikhil KumarEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Patna

You may be having impacted wax. First and foremost never use ear buds to clean ears. It pushes the wax more deep and may traumatise your ear drum. In addition to that, it causes inflammation of the ea ... Read More

After swimming I started having in my ears and some air blockages. I feel that ear is blocked due to this.

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Dr. Shankar B MedikeriRhinologist | Bangalore

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You need to consult a doctor. It could be wax that has swollen up with water or an infection. You need to be examined for it to be diagnosed. ... Read More

Water in right ear since the past five days due to swimming. Ears are blocked

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I have started swimming and my left ear got blocked is water. I am hearing less in that ear. What should I do?

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be having impacted wax inside your ear canal which may have swollen up after absorbing water. Wax if present needs to be removed under vision by a specialist either by suctioning or syring ... Read More

Pain in the ears after swimming ...ears are partially blocked and experiencing tremendous pain 2-3 times in a day.

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Dr. Vishal PathaniaEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

Pain after swimming usually occurs because of infection in ear . It’s because of unhygienic pool conditions. It requires ear cleaning and course of antibiotics and painkillers. you should consult an E ... Read More

I 2as dng swimming yeaterday,i made a dive in pool and my right ear got blocked it is paining like hell.what should i do?

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Dr. Dipali JoshiENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Mumbai

take usual painkillers for now..paracetamol 500mg 2 tabs thrice a day is ok..show an ENT as early as you can ... Read More

Went for swimming, left ear got blocked due to water. Blockage is not cleared for two weeks. Please suggest a way to clear the block.

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Dr. Vinay S BhatENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You might be having impacted wax inside your ear ... Read More

Neck pain and pressure on the back side of the skull and also the right side of the skull I feel something happening. And now from 2 days my right ear is blocked.. continue buzzing sound came from my right ear...what should I do

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

Kindly take consultation with ENT ... Read More

Due to excessive smoking i guess my right ear got blocked 3 tears ago and it has opened fully yet..it gets open partially but never fully and gets closed after some time

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Dr. Raj Narayan SamantaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

Medications recommended. ... Read More

Goo day Dear Dr. Since yesterday, I have been feeling a blocked or vacuum sensation in my ear, and sounds seem lower or muffled compared to earlier. Please advise what should be done. Can I use ear wax drops for this concern? Thanks for your kind advice. Regards

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Dr. Sonakshi CupsimayEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Cuttack

You will have to first get your ears examined If there is no wax, please avoid using wax drops ... Read More

The kid is going for swimming class 4-5pm..got so much tan..not used any cream or powder till now..her skin is dry skin..what sun screen to use for her..is it good to use sunscreen for 6 years kid..

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Dr. A AminHomoeopath | Kolkata

-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the complete treatm ... Read More

I have got blocked ears after a 3hr flight while also dealing with stuffy nose along with some frozen blood in mucus. Also while descending the flight, severe unbearable pain started near the left eyebrow. Please advise on the best treatment for this, Usually the blocked ears get open within hours but its taking more than 3days.

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Dr. Manika AroraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Kurukshetra

Pls get full Ent examination including endoscopy of ear as there’s blockage of stuffiness in ear and nose during ascend and descend ... 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. Shradha ChandraENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

Kindly take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment ... Read More

How to use Depister aha bha lotion ?? My dermat Prescribed Oxytan cream she said used at night Depiglow 500 for one month Suncros sunscreen before entering the pool My doc said not to use soap after swimming.. Use sunscreen after shower before entering the pool

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Dr. Palak DeshmukhDermatologist | Pune

It is correctly advised . ... Read More

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 AroraENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | 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. Neeraj AggarwalENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Rohtak

Use chewing gum while on flight Also you can do valsalva Obviously steam is very helpful ... Read More

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

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Dr. OviyaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chengalpattu

If u have had a episode of cold then do steam inhalation and antihistamine with mucolytic for a week If chronic not settling need consultation ... 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. OviyaENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chengalpattu

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Stop ear drops ! Do steam inhalation and mucolytics ... 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. Jaimini ThakkarENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 5 times a day for 7 days. get it cleared with ENT surgeon. Do not clean at home ... 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. Shradha ChandraENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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No . Inappropriate treatment it is. Kindly consult for better evaluation and 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. Shrut Rajnikant ChaniyaraAyurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist | Rajkot

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You might have some persistent or recurrent infections. I need more history from you. Please consult me via Practo ... 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. Shanu Bhaskarrai KherENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Ahmedabad

Steam inhalation. There good chances you have eustachian tube dysfunction at present because of all the congestion Change your meal habit and avoid cold and citrus food and drinks Avoid blowing cheek ... 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. Atul Kumar NimawatEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Udaipur

Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Ear blockage with occasional irritation is most commonly due to wax accumulation, minor canal irritation, or sometimes Eustachian tube dysfunction. You are alre ... 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. Nafisa ParveenEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

It looks like you have developed eustachian tube dysfunction.take steam inhalation.if not improve consult with an ENT specialist for treatment. ... 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. Huma Akbar GauriEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Jaipur

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Yes it can get accumulated. If it’s chronic then u need to get myringotomy done for it. ... 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 ParveenEar-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. Satguru Saran SinghEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

Kindly visit any ent physically they can clean ur ... Read More

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Blocked ear after swimming

Hello my left ear is blocked since 1 week after swimming in beach please help me I am using otorex drops for my ears

Hi , I have started swimming recently, but my ears gets blocked every now and then because of water and when I try to clean them with ear buds they gets more blocked. Also, my since last week I am having feeling that I have developed tonsils , had fever once and pain in throat continues.

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Hello doc, my both ears are blocked after swimming. I am a new swimming learner. I tried chewing gum, yawning, tried blowing air by holding nose etc. Nothing works. Now I m putting clearwax drops in my ears. Will it help? What should I do?

After swimming I started having in my ears and some air blockages. I feel that ear is blocked due to this.

Water in right ear since the past five days due to swimming. Ears are blocked

I have started swimming and my left ear got blocked is water. I am hearing less in that ear. What should I do?

Pain in the ears after swimming ...ears are partially blocked and experiencing tremendous pain 2-3 times in a day.

I 2as dng swimming yeaterday,i made a dive in pool and my right ear got blocked it is paining like hell.what should i do?

Went for swimming, left ear got blocked due to water. Blockage is not cleared for two weeks. Please suggest a way to clear the block.

Neck pain and pressure on the back side of the skull and also the right side of the skull I feel something happening. And now from 2 days my right ear is blocked.. continue buzzing sound came from my right ear...what should I do

Due to excessive smoking i guess my right ear got blocked 3 tears ago and it has opened fully yet..it gets open partially but never fully and gets closed after some time

Goo day Dear Dr. Since yesterday, I have been feeling a blocked or vacuum sensation in my ear, and sounds seem lower or muffled compared to earlier. Please advise what should be done. Can I use ear wax drops for this concern? Thanks for your kind advice. Regards

The kid is going for swimming class 4-5pm..got so much tan..not used any cream or powder till now..her skin is dry skin..what sun screen to use for her..is it good to use sunscreen for 6 years kid..

How to use Depister aha bha lotion ?? My dermat Prescribed Oxytan cream she said used at night Depiglow 500 for one month Suncros sunscreen before entering the pool My doc said not to use soap after swimming.. Use sunscreen after shower before entering the pool

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!

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