My Ears Are Clogged From A Cold- 1004 Questions Answered

From last two days I'm having cough, cold and also my left ear is clogged and pain is also there. kindly help

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Dr. V R Tindwani Family Physician | Ahmedabad

Cough cold can have blocked ears, should be ok once cough cold get better, doctor consult, steam inhelations helpful ... Read More

I have a bit of cold but there's no rise in temperature in body. My nostril is clogged any 1 side at a time. But issue is my right ear is clogged, it some what opens up not fully when I'm under sun, otherwise it is clogged , I can hear from right ear but it muffled hearing

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Dr. P.Srinivas Narasinga Rao ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Visakhapatnam

Hi...based on your history you might be suffering from URTI with ET catarrh... Detailed history is needed for effective management ... Read More

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Right ear is clogged difficult to hear from right ear only. Bit of cough and cold and small bumps on face and finger's of hand.

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can take a tab. Monticope-a twice a day after food for 3 days. Take steam inhalation thrice a day. Get it checked out by a general physician in pers ... Read More

My cold has not got fine since many days...and due to this my ear is clogged...and whenever I try to remove cough through my nose...I hear a sound in my ear.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 390 Views v

Dr. Amitkumar Rathi ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Nagpur

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Hi I think you should visit an ent specialist doctor and get yourself examined properly and then take proper treatment accordingly. Regards ... Read More

My ears are clogged, but I dont have cold( no runny nose, or cough, not even stuffy nose) I do sneeze occasionally though. However, there is a bit of headache. Please let me know what I can do for relief..and what it can be

Asked for Female, 27 Years 590 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

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Steam inhalation twice daily ... Read More

From Sunday my left ear has clogged, after that flu like symptoms have started. I have cold, fever of 98.8 and the lymph node under my left ear is swollen. I started taking Azithromycin from Sunday. today I took the third dose, but still no improvement. please help

Asked for Female, 27 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Sai Dhuri General Physician | Ratnagiri

Need to change antibiotics Tb amoxyclav 625mg 1 bd for 5 days Tb enzoflam 1 tds for 5 days Tb pan 40 1 od for 5 days on empty stomach ... Read More

Hi, I had throat infection ( pharyngitis) two weeks ago and it din't become worse as I had Allegra on it's 1st day. It continued for 2 to 3 days with cold. Again, I am having the same symptoms with cold and clogged ears. It is irritating. Kindly suggest some treatments.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 215 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection with eustachian tube dysfunction. You may need to take anti cold medicines like sinarest and decongestant nasal drops for few days ... Read More

I had contracted COVID before 8 days. Fever subsided in a couple of days while cold still persists. My right ear got blocked/clogged because of cold and it didn't pain initially. Since yesterday there is considerable pain in my inner ear.I haven't had any issue with my ear like this before. I am still under self quarantine( 8th day) and will visit

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Asked for Male, 41 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Trishna Chitnis Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

If the ear block is due to cold, decongest your nose with a steroid spray like furamist and a tablet mucolite or relent. It should help till you see the ENT but make sure to see one and get your ears ... Read More

Hello Sir/Madam, I have had cough and cold from 24th April and clogged ears. I have been constantly consulting doctor and have been put on medications. Below are medicines. 1.Nexpro RD :- Once a day. 2.Alerfix total :- Twice a day 3.Cortimax :- Twice a day 4.Mucotab :- Twice a day. 5.Drep ear drops :- Thrice a day 6.mucoris Nose drop:- Twice a day.

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 478 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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 decongestant medicines and valsal ... Read More

Ears are clogged now Cold is reduced and no throat pain also no ear pain But both the ears clogged. How to get rid off its difficult to work in office.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 251 Views v

Dr. Sai Dhuri General Physician | Ratnagiri

This is due to increased middle ear pressure due to ET block Some manoeuvres are their to relieve it Kindly consult for the same ... Read More

Hi, my left ear is clogged and in pain from over a week now. I'm on day 3 of these medications - Antibiotic(amoxicillin) ear drop(dexamethasone), nasal spray( oxymetazoline) - nothing worked. Today I found out when I lie on the left side, ear pain and blockage get better. GP checked my ear and said everything's look good. I have no other sympt

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Dr. Ankita Aggarwal Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Gurgaon

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Were you having any prior cold or throat infection? What is the status of eardrum according to Gp ... 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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Dr. Shradha Chandra ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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No . Inappropriate treatment it is. Kindly consult for better evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hello, I have had a cold for 2-3 days, there is a running nose, mild cough and an itchy throat. I am taking steam, doing gargles but everytime I chew I can feel the pain in my ear and know that it is blocked. Please suggest a good medication. Can I avoid antibiotics?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 209 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Ear clogged and discharge liquid in both ears I use stugeron plus tablets And decongest medicine but not relief Ear exercises is helpful But problem not solved Neck stiffness Motion problem Vision problems ?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

please get done physical examination once. ... Read More

I have been feeling my left ear has been clogged for the last 3 months. It's not continuous. I can feel this on alternate days. And also I have a lymph node from last year (not very palpable) just below my left ear (between jaw and ear). I had a neck ultrasound a year before, lymph node reported as subcentrometric 1b and II LN with well maintained

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 232 Views v

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mumbai

Start steam inhalation and please visit ent doctor sos ... Read More

5-6 days ago I got infected with flu-high fever ,fatigueness, followed by left ear clogged since then I can't hear like usual to the full efficiency ,if I'm doing that exercise like preferred by most of you of blowing air out of the nose by closing mouth and nose ,then I hear a sound in the same ear ,feel a little annoyed and a 2-3 times pain in th

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 897 Views v

Dr. Nishit ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Chennai

Because of the flu your eustachian tube would have been blocked leading to these ear Symptoms. You can try using otrivine drops then doing the valsalva maneuver or nasal sprays and then doing the sam ... Read More

Hi doctor, I got hit in my ear. For few seconds I felt like my ear was closed or clogged same as how it feels when too much water goes into the ear. Then it became normal again. After that my mom put amruthanjan in my ear with cotton. May I know your opinion on this. And sometimes I used to have high prolactin levels in my blood test. Could you ple

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Asked for Female, 35 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Deepak A N Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

Due to the change in pressure clogging of the ear happens, avoid inserting cotton. U can have pain killers if you have pain otherwise observe for any discharge ... Read More

From last 2-3 year i am suffering from stiff neck along with left ear clogged feeling with tinnitus that become severe in night imbalance in walking also . I have consulted many doctors but nothing really helped me . Can you please suggest me doctor to cure my problem as it is affecting my life very badly

Asked for Male, 32 Years 132 Views v

Dr. K Vamshi Krishna Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with your symptoms. To better understand your condition and guide appropriate management, a thorough evaluation is essential. Here’s a sugges ... Read More

I have ear ache with my ear feeling blocked and ringing too I also have cold and ear aches when tried to apply sinus pressure

Asked for Male, 14 Years 410 Views v

Dr. Divya Shah ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Mumbai

Hello, Recent history of cold may leads to condition called as Serous Otitis media. The feeling of ear blockage, ringing sensation is all due to that only.. Start steroidal nasal spray and Nasal de ... Read More

My ear is closed due to cold and tonsillitis pain is there also coughing is there will montek lc help in relieving the symptoms? Also how long will the ear remain closed

Asked for Female, 19 Years 251 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Consult an ent specialist for proper assessment and treatment. ... Read More

Hello I was wondering if moxifloxacin can the pain in ear which mostly due to common cold and how to relieve clogged ear

Asked for Female, 19 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Nitika Tuli General Physician | Pathankot

If earache is due to cold dont use ear drops..try putting saline nasl drops and take steam..consult in order to know whether antibiotics are required or not ... Read More

I have a cold due to which my left ear is blocked I can't hear from that particular side of ear. I also put hydrogen peroxide to get relief but it doesn't cause any effect.

Asked for Female, 19 Years 1333 Views v

Dr. Ashitha S Kabeer Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Thiruvananthapuram

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Since you have history of cold the ear pain is most likely due to eustachian tube dysfunction. Eustachian tube connects ear and nose. So take steam inhalation and consult an ENT doctor ... Read More

My right side ear is clogged not opening up fully since long more than3 months. Jaw crackles. I was pescribed antibiotics, antihistamine, paracetamol, nasal spray and few exercise. But still no relief the ear dont feel normal. Please help suggest some clear diagnosis. Requires audiometry or tube process?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Do audiometry test first ... Read More

My ears are clogged from last one ear. Have shown to ent. Eardrum is ok. I am prescribed a nasal puff. What can be done to open my blocked ears

Asked for Female, 36 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Delhi

Get an audiometry test to rule out any hearing impairment. ... Read More

Left ear feels clogged for few days, hearing is clear, and I have tried to clean it as well but it still feels clogged

Asked for Female, 29 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Rajdeep Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mohali

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Could be Eustachian tube dysfunction Put decongestant nasal drops , take steam and have antiallergic medications ... Read More

Hello everyone, From past couple of weeks I am having pain in intersection point of neck and shoulder and not sure if this is the reason for heavy dizziness as wherever I spray this point with volini, dizziness go away. Also I am on b12 and vitamin d medication. Also have a bit clogged feeling in my left ear. I went to an ent and got audio and

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Asked for Female, 35 Years 386 Views v

Dr. Ankit Prakash General Physician | Bhubaneswar

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Visit orthopaedic surgeon physically Pain may be due to vit d deficiency ... Read More

Hi Doctor, my 5.5 years old kid has ear pain after cold..the cold was for 2 days only. Ear pain was for few times in last 5 days for 1 to 2 minutes duration but today she was crying due to ear pain in 1 ear ...after giving ibugesic plus she is ok..what can i give to her for pain relieve as there is no fever or cold symptopm just ear pain from tod

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Seems viral ... Read More

My 21 years old son is suffering from cold, cough from one week and now he is facing difficulty in ear, it's paining and he is facing difficulty in hearing too. Please help 🙏

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Dr. G Roselin Paul Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Nellore

Ear pain and hearing loss are because of cold causing infection in middle ear and patient requires treatment of the same ... Read More

I got a cold in Jan this year and since then my ears are clogged..I feel fullness in my ears. Sometimes I feel pain around my cheeks. What could be the possible reason

Asked for Female, 36 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Bangalore

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

Sir/ Mam Last 1 or 2 days I am feeling some irritation in my right ear . I feel like some kind of blockage is there and some discomfort in my throat and also a kind of dizziness.

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Dr. Kanika Arora ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Navi Mumbai

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Take steam inhalation bd Tab montair lc in night Valsalva maneveur 4 times a day done after steam For throat discomfort limcee 500 mg bd Kept in mouth dnt chew Tab zerodol p sos basis ... Read More

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From last two days I'm having cough, cold and also my left ear is clogged and pain is also there. kindly help

I have a bit of cold but there's no rise in temperature in body. My nostril is clogged any 1 side at a time. But issue is my right ear is clogged, it some what opens up not fully when I'm under sun, otherwise it is clogged , I can hear from right ear but it muffled hearing

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Right ear is clogged difficult to hear from right ear only. Bit of cough and cold and small bumps on face and finger's of hand.

My cold has not got fine since many days...and due to this my ear is clogged...and whenever I try to remove cough through my nose...I hear a sound in my ear.

My ears are clogged, but I dont have cold( no runny nose, or cough, not even stuffy nose) I do sneeze occasionally though. However, there is a bit of headache. Please let me know what I can do for relief..and what it can be

From Sunday my left ear has clogged, after that flu like symptoms have started. I have cold, fever of 98.8 and the lymph node under my left ear is swollen. I started taking Azithromycin from Sunday. today I took the third dose, but still no improvement. please help

Hi, I had throat infection ( pharyngitis) two weeks ago and it din't become worse as I had Allegra on it's 1st day. It continued for 2 to 3 days with cold. Again, I am having the same symptoms with cold and clogged ears. It is irritating. Kindly suggest some treatments.

Ears are clogged now Cold is reduced and no throat pain also no ear pain But both the ears clogged. How to get rid off its difficult to work in office.

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.

Hello, I have had a cold for 2-3 days, there is a running nose, mild cough and an itchy throat. I am taking steam, doing gargles but everytime I chew I can feel the pain in my ear and know that it is blocked. Please suggest a good medication. Can I avoid antibiotics?

Ear clogged and discharge liquid in both ears I use stugeron plus tablets And decongest medicine but not relief Ear exercises is helpful But problem not solved Neck stiffness Motion problem Vision problems ?

I have ear ache with my ear feeling blocked and ringing too I also have cold and ear aches when tried to apply sinus pressure

My ear is closed due to cold and tonsillitis pain is there also coughing is there will montek lc help in relieving the symptoms? Also how long will the ear remain closed

Hello I was wondering if moxifloxacin can the pain in ear which mostly due to common cold and how to relieve clogged ear

I have a cold due to which my left ear is blocked I can't hear from that particular side of ear. I also put hydrogen peroxide to get relief but it doesn't cause any effect.

My ears are clogged from last one ear. Have shown to ent. Eardrum is ok. I am prescribed a nasal puff. What can be done to open my blocked ears

Left ear feels clogged for few days, hearing is clear, and I have tried to clean it as well but it still feels clogged

My 21 years old son is suffering from cold, cough from one week and now he is facing difficulty in ear, it's paining and he is facing difficulty in hearing too. Please help 🙏

I got a cold in Jan this year and since then my ears are clogged..I feel fullness in my ears. Sometimes I feel pain around my cheeks. What could be the possible reason

Sir/ Mam Last 1 or 2 days I am feeling some irritation in my right ear . I feel like some kind of blockage is there and some discomfort in my throat and also a kind of dizziness.

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