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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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Waxgone/ soliwax/ Waxoff 4 drops four times a day for 5 days ...  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 know details of the symptoms Kindly consult ...  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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Hello An Ear examination will rule out wax deposition or otomycosis . Dont put ear drops without consulting. ...  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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Pain may be due to minor trauma Analgesic for pain ...  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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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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There could be multiple reasons leading to these symptoms And more detailed history is required A proper ENT consultation will be the best approach I have training in ENT speciality To consult ki ...  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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soliwax is good enough ...  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 is associated with eustachian tube dysfunction. Nasal decongestant ear drops. steam inhalation ...  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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yes possible. it's called as otitis media with effusion. Take steam inhalation two three times a day. ...  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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Seems u r suffering from right side Eustachian tube dysfunction. ...  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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Impacted wax when comes in contact with water can cause severe pain. Consult a nearby ENT clinic so they can examine the ears. ...  Read More

Nose is blocked from many months,ear pain eyes pain ,headache continuously.Discomfort in breathing..

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May be you have deviated nasal septum Better to take physical consultation for thorough examination You also need to get done the CT PNS ...  Read More

I have been on Medication for ear blocks for 1.5 yrs, I have visited multiple doctors in Mumbai but not getting the root cause. On monday i travel by Train at hilly area experience both ear block for some time only but while I was returning back to Mumbai on Wednesday by train, at hilly area, experience both ear block and dizziness, congested nose

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U have to consult ent surgeon for this. Do PTA,impedance tests. ...  Read More

Suddenly I noticed clear runny water came out of my nose..my ear are also blocked..I am not having cold..plz suggest

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Could be allergi rhinitis with effusion in ears Need to get ent examination done ...  Read More

Left ear is getting blocked and nose is getting congestion.. Facing this issue from last 2 weeks. I have taken so many consultations from different doctors but still it's not getting resolved. Earlier I never had this type of problem

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Get one impedance/tympanometry done Start flomist nasal spray ...  Read More

For 3 years, I have clogged ear issues along with tinnitus. Consulted many doctors. I was diagnosed with middle ear fluid for which I underwent myringotomy procedure in 2023. After that, i was feeling better. But a couple of months later again I started to feel heaviness around the ear, nose and forehead. Exposure to strong winds makes it worse. W

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You will need a good ent specialist evaluation who is also a vertigo specialist. Looks like vestibulalopathy ...  Read More

For 3 years, I had a problem with ear tinnitus and ear feeling full. In 2023, was diagnosed with middle ear fluid which was removed with a procedure called myringotomy. However my problem doesn't seem to resolve. I have always felt my ears are full and feel pressure around the nose, forehead and nearby ear. When I go out for a walk, especially w

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Ct nose and pns shows, DNS to left. Audiometry test you can take. Vestibular exercise you can do ...  Read More

I have nasal polyps ranging 11mm and 8mm acc to CT , my ear gets blocked sometimes and eventually sometimes throat too only at right side i have under gone dns 2yrs back still in CT it shows dns towards right , this condition is due to sinusitis or else due to enlarged styloid im bit worried seeing all those in google , i have no facial pain but mu

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Blockage may be due to eustichian tube obstruction ...  Read More

Water went inside the left ear. Now the fluids are coming out continuously from 5-6 days. Ears feels to be blocked and unable to hear properly.

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Due to water entry to ear, infection occurs to ear, Kindly get ur ear examined and clean by ENT doctor After that medicine to be start ...  Read More

When I block my left ear I hear a low ringing sound but I don't hear it if I don't block it with my finger or anything.i found it yesterday when I was sleeping with my left ear on the pillow. i dont hear any ringing sound in my right ear if I blocked it, only I hear it on my left ear .is it something serious?

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Get your eardrum checked and hearing tests done ...  Read More

My 7yrs old daughter is always pulling her right ear saying "my ear is blocked. " Pls suggest any ear drops. She is not having any kind of discomfort or pain.

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She might have ear wax .. Get it cleared by an ent specialist ...  Read More

I have ear blocks occurring frequently over the past 1 year. Sometimes I get pain too. Over the period of time the ear block clears but again I catch cold and the ear gets blocked again. I have taken antibiotics, allergy preventing medicines, frequent steam inhalation etc by consulting multiple doctors. But nothing is helping. Request advice for th

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During episode of URTI fluid can accumulate behind the ear drum and that can cause blocked ear sensation ...  Read More

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