Blocked ear

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Blocked ear

Asked for Male, 18 Years

Been fully blocked for 14 hours, but has been on and off since wednesday. Got worst when I use cotton wool buds. All started on Wednesday when water got stuck in my ear and I couldn’t get it out. We flew out last Sunday and we return to England on Sunday (13th)

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You might be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold or air travel. Air travel can cause dysfunction of middle ear hearing mechanisms and cause ear blocking sensation for few days. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required. Meanwhile you can do valsalva maneuver for quick recovery

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