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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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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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You seem to be having infection of external canal of ear known as otitis externa. If your symptoms are coming down with present treatment you are taking then there not much to worry. It may take a wee ...  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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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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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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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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Provide history in detail ...  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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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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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 ear is blocked since morning...so please tell me what I can do...is there any ear drops I can use

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Needs further evaluation.. It can wax or even eustachian tube block.. Kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon or online consultation ...  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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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 am suffering from Silent Reflux (LPR) however the endoscopy report is fine as per doctor, having this issue from past 2 years. My ENT doctor told me throat mucus cannot block my ears. Pls advise whether both ear blocked possible due to throat mucus.

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No ...  Read More

About a week ago, my ear felt blocked and painful, so I went to the hospital. A general MBBS doctor examined me and said there was yellow pus inside my ear. They prescribed tablets and ear drops for 3 days, but it hasn’t improved. 1. Cefpodoxime – antibiotic, 1-0-1 2. Pan-D – gastric protection, 1-0-1 3. Zerodol-SP – pain/swelling-ku, 1-0-1 4. Mul

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Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Is Septoplasty and sinus drain required for this condition because I don't have blocked nose always but frequently. I also feel ear block popping sound and right sided head and eye socket pain also having frequent cold whenever I have cold drink/water. Tried fluticose spray ans mon deslor tab no improvements.

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Hello. Hope you are doing well. Having seen your reports and read your symptoms, a sinus surgery will have to be justified by an in person examination ( nasal endoscopy). Also, a septoplasty is more ...  Read More

1.5 months back i had used earphones in my right ear for like 2-3 days in night and post that one day I felt my right ear is blocked with eco sound and bit diziness. i met doc.. she has checked my ear drum and wax. nothing was there. she has prescribed me few medication and steam. with steam i felt fine 95 per and didn't take medcn. now since last

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Can be due to nose congestion as well Try taking a nasal decongestant with some antihistamines See if it helps Do steam inhalation thrice daily ...  Read More

Hi, Myself Kishor. I have a long time ear block on my left ear for about 2 or 3 months At first I thought it was due to the cold then I thought maybe water stuck in the ear. Everyday Evening I face this issue, what it could be whenever I use the buds it gets wet.

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Persistent unilateral ear blockage for 2–3 months can have several causes, such as earwax, middle-ear fluid/Eustachian tube dysfunction, or other ear conditions. It cannot be diagnosed without examina ...  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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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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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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You will have to first get your ears examined If there is no wax, please avoid using wax drops ...  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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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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Kindly take online consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It looks like you have developed eustachian tube dysfunction.take steam inhalation.if not improve consult with an ENT specialist for treatment. ...  Read More

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