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Recently 30 days back I had left side vertigo along with left ear blockage, low frequency hearing loss in left ear, mild tinitus & echoing of voices in the left ear along with left eye blurry vision. Now after taking medication , ear block has been opened, heavy ear is gone , vertigo is also not there but after one month of medication also my m

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My right ear is blocked since the past two days it goes open up sometimes. What can I do. Your advic

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Could be an allergic ear block due to a previous or existing airway inflammation Or Wax impaction ...  Read More

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My right ear is blocked for about a week now. I had cold and was cleaning my ear after which it got blocked. I've put ear drops but it still hasn't opened up. I still have bit of a cold. How long will it take to open up? Should I go to a doctor?

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Tab sinarest Tab mkntIr lc No drops ...  Read More

I have been having ear blocking problem since from 4 days. after pulling my ear down it will gives some sound like tup and opened my blocked ear and after Few seconds again blocking.

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As per your description you might have impacted wax..put wax softening ear drop thrice a day for at least 5 days.. visit an ENT specialist for wax removal.. don't try to remove it.. ...  Read More

I felt ear is blocked put drops but still it is same.. Feeling restless. How to open the block-.. Please help

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Steam inhalation will help you ...  Read More

Hello, Every morning for the last 4-5 days, my right ear is blocked when I wake up but is fine for the rest of the day. Little movement in jaw and the ear opens a bit just like the ear gets blocked when in airplane. Anything serious? Regards

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You might be having impacted wax ...  Read More

Blocked right ear. With considerable pain, sometime pain reaches entire right portion of head. When in upright position it seems to be blocked and while lying down seems to be open. Please suggest some medicine or remedial

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Get your ear examined once, meanwhile take tab. Sinarest twice a day for 3 days. Steam inhalation ...  Read More

Left ear seems to be infected. It's totally blocked. If I close my nose & blow through it will open for a moment, but gets blocked once again. What's the cure

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Kindly Consult Detail history is required ...  Read More

My ear is blocked since last 2 days. There was liquid discharge before that and also I had cold. So got infected in throat and ear. Now discharge has stopped. But the only thing is my ear is blocked. Please can someone suggest what can I use to open the ear.

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It may be blocked with the discharge that you had hence you may need a cleaning of the ear. It would be better to visit an ENT ...  Read More

I am suffering from cold and tonsils since 1 week and I also felt my ears are blocked and I am not able to listen properly. Plz tell me what to do to open my ears

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You seem to be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, anti cold medicines, cough syrups ...  Read More

Severe ear pain it's like pulsating in the ear every time I couldn't open my mouth wide open so please so something for this to heal

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It can be due to TMJ disorder ...  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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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

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 it can get accumulated. If it’s chronic then u need to get myringotomy done for it. ...  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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Check the ear for impacted wax ...  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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Kindly visit any ent physically they can clean ur ...  Read More

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

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May be related to sinus issue. Furamist AZ nasal spray 2 puffs two times a day for 10 days. ...  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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Get it check by nearest doctor as it can be due to middle ear infection ...  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 ear nose endoscopy ...  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 is suggestive of Rt DNS with Lt ethmoid sinusitis along wuth hypoplastic frontal sinus If still you are nir getting relief with nasal sprays and conservative management You can get operated for t ...  Read More

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