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I am feeling like that there is a block in the left ear. The right ear is clear. i can hear but feel that there is something blocking.

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Most probably it's impacted wax ...  Read More

Its been 4 days my left ear is blocked.... I am using clearwax.. is it safe? My ear is very sensitive and i need to clear the wax..please suggest

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Are you sure it is ear wax? Please do not use clear wax as the drops can sometimes cause an allergic reaction if there is no wax in the ear. Sometimes a earblock feeling can also be due to cold. Pleas ...  Read More

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

While coming back in a flight, my ears popped when we were landing. but its been a week and they are still blocked. i have tried blowing with my nose and mouth closed - but it clears one ear only, and even that gets blocked again after a few minutes

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You might have developed a collection of fluid in the middle ear which could explain the persistent ear block. You need hearing assessment for further evaluation. ...  Read More

I have used otogesic for 1 month. It is not so effective. My blocked ear didn't get cleared. Can i use dewax now.

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If you have impacted wax then otogesic wouldn't help..use either otorex or dewax for 4 to 5 days atleast 5drops 4 times a day and visit any ent surgeon near you to get the wax out..caution dont use ea ...  Read More

Just now i put clear wax in my ear..how Ian not able to hear I am feeling that some thing blocked ...help me

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It could be sudden partial loss of hearing. U need to get your hearing assessment done. U may contact me for the same if u wish. Regards Veethika Kapur Senior Audiologist and SLT ...  Read More

My left side ear is total block by excessive ear wax and it's also affect my hearing ability. Medicine to clear ear wax

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Waxonil ...  Read More

I am suffering from ear pain and ear block from last two days . Using clear wax ear drops now is it enough for this

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Need to evaluate further with proper history ...  Read More

Right ear blocked feeling.wax has been removed with ENT but still blocked ear. If i pinch my nose and close my mouth and breath thru ears its getting cleared for few mins and again blocked ear feelings....i have taken bath in falls and was AC continuously after that in car

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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 anti Histamine medicines for few ...  Read More

While taking a bath some water went in my right , I put clear wax in my ear the very next day as there is wax in my ear. In view of above my right ear is completely blocked even ear drops come out of ear , no space to go inside Suggest what to do Clear wax doesn't work also ear drops come back

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Please visit an ENT clinic and get a proper ENT checkup. The doctor will then do the needful to alleviate your problem. ...  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

My right side ears are feeling heavy due to hard rock like wax what to do now...idk y I feel imbalance sometimes and some sounds come from my ear like whistle and some times I feel iching but due to so hard wax it never come out

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Get routine Ear examination done by ENT specialist , to rule out whether there's is wax or any other clinical modality ...  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

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