How do I get rid of a stubborn blocked ear?
How do I get rid of a stubborn blocked ear?
Treatments include:
- Over-the-counter medication such as nasal sprays, decongestants or cold or sinus medication.
- Inhaling steam.
- Taking a hot shower or placing a warm compress over your ear to get steam into your ear canal.
- Gently moving your finger up and down in the ear that is blocked. ...
- Ear drops.
- Ear irrigation.
Can you massage ear wax out?
A simple massage technique can sometimes be enough to remove an earwax blockage. Make gentle circular movements on the outside of the ear to soften the blockage, thus facilitating its removal. Once the massage is finished, pull the ear slightly backward, from the lobe to the upper part.
Why does only one ear get clogged?
If the plugged-up feeling is constant and is affecting only one ear, then a doctor needs to check the opening of the tube in the nasopharynx to make sure it isn't blocked by a tumor. If the plugged-up feeling comes and goes, you can try a non-prescription decongestant or antihistamine.