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Ear blockage
My ear got blocked a few hours ago. It's not opening at all. I feel so uncomfortable. And my head feels heavy. How should I open my ear? I tried ear buds, but they are of no use.
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Ear block can be due to various causes,wax or debris in the canal or in the middle ear ( behind ear drum) .Do you have any nasal block, runny nose?
Next Steps
ENT consultation,if no wax ,need to take audiology tests
Health Tips
don't put buds,if any nasal congestion,take steam inhalation.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good evening!
Aural fullness can be due to simple wax to many conditions!
As of in your situation it can be ear wax or eustachian tube catarah
Kindly visit nearby ENT surgeon for further management
Health Tips
Avoid usage of ear buds or q tips take care thank you
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
The problem is at the other end of your ears which opens into your throat. That has got blocked. Please come down to Bangalore and meet me.
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
U need to consult in person and get your audiometry tests done to find out the exact cause and treat accordingly. Ear bud donot help in any condition, thr use is not recommended.
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Dr. Farha Naaz
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Do you have cold?
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steam inhalation shd help u
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
Good evening
Are having caugh cold dont ear buds
Next Steps
steam inhalation 3 times a day
if it is not open than take online consultation
Health Tips
dont panic
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