FabSwingers.com forum: Blocked ears

By *unlovers OP Couple
1 week ago

rotherham

Random question but is anyone suffering with stuffed ears and people sound muffled?

I have tried allsorts to rectify this but it’s really pissing me off now

Any suggestions would be really helpful.

I’ve had a cough on and off for 9 weeks and had allsorts from docs but am now left with this fucking ear problem

HELPPPPPP xxxxx

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By *ady SuzieXXXWoman
1 week ago

Chichester

Olive oil drops in to the ear. Softens the wax.

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By *ussy PicassoMan
1 week ago

Stratford-upon-Avon

The olive oil is a top suggestion, that’s worked for me in the past.

Also try closing your mouth, holding your nose closed and breath down your nose. It’ll create a vacuum and (fingers crossed) you’ll feel your ears pop, hopefully that’ll help

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By *unlovers OP Couple
1 week ago

rotherham

I did mention I have tried allsorts guys

I’ve been and had my ears checked and no wax

I havve steamed every day….used nasal sprays every day….tipped upside down and held my nose to blow but no popping whatsoever

I’m told it will clear when it’s ready

Maybe I am being to impatient but just sick of this muffled sound all the time

Sorry for whinging xxx

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By *anonfire96Man
1 week ago

Mansfield

Slightly warm olive oil, failing that I find the best solution is otex eardrops from the chemist, always worked for me . My ears used to block every three or four months.

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By *alandNitaCouple
1 week ago

Scunthorpe

I generally find that having a stuffy nose also meant that my hearing is a bit wooly too. I assume it's a pressure related thing.

Cal

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By *ummerSun_1Woman
1 week ago

Yorkshire

If there's no wax or blockage in the outer ear, it could be mucus or fluid, and/or inflammation in the middle ear/ eustachian tube between ear, nose & mouth. I find antihistamines, hot compress on face/sinuses followed by Saline rinsing the nose helps.

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By *uck NakedMan
1 week ago

Newcastle under Lyme

I had something similar. Went the drs and he gave me an antibiotic spray for my ear. Cleared up in a few days xx

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By *a1970Man
1 week ago

East cork

Op be careful, you might have a reversed ear drum.... Be very gentle with it. This can be caused by many reason specially after a cold, sinuses infection.... Maybe go see an ear specialist

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By *unlovers OP Couple
1 week ago

rotherham

"Slightly warm olive oil, failing that I find the best solution is otex eardrops from the chemist, always worked for me . My ears used to block every three or four months."

Yea but aren’t those suggestions for people with wax Luv

I was told not to put any fluids in at all in case it is already a fluid condition

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By *unlovers OP Couple
1 week ago

rotherham

"If there's no wax or blockage in the outer ear, it could be mucus or fluid, and/or inflammation in the middle ear/ eustachian tube between ear, nose & mouth. I find antihistamines, hot compress on face/sinuses followed by Saline rinsing the nose helps."

Finally someone with good advice……not tried the hot compress but will tonight…thank you xxxx

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By *iss_Juicy79Woman
1 week ago

Edinburgh

Have these at the moment but came down with sore throat cough and cold 2 days before Xmas everything sounds muffled it's horrible

I use a bit of warm olive oil it seems to work well

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By *urpleUnicorn83Woman
1 week ago

Liverpool

I have same thing at the moment doctors gave me the ear spray prescription. Slightly helped but its fluid in the middle ear and they said it will just take time. I have troublesome sinus too and use saline rinse i got a neil med one and it does help sinuses so fingers crossed it will help the ear issue too. Empathise though its horrible. Good luck hope it clears up

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By *ucka39Man
1 week ago

Newcastle

Try using some Vicks vapour rub around the neck and behind the ear... And rub it in for a little bit, helps with circulation

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
1 week ago

East Sussex

It could be cattarh. No amount of warm oil will help with that.

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By *aryportmeatMan
1 week ago

Whitehaven

"I did mention I have tried allsorts guys

I’ve been and had my ears checked and no wax

I havve steamed every day….used nasal sprays every day….tipped upside down and held my nose to blow but no popping whatsoever

I’m told it will clear when it’s ready

Maybe I am being to impatient but just sick of this muffled sound all the time

Sorry for whinging xxx"

It’s new covid, dizzy, ear ache for week or two.

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By *lex CoxMan
1 week ago

Porth

My sinuses painful, throat (claggy) and ear popping has only started since having the covid Jab. Sorry for the pun but sounds like .. An infected inner ear.

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By *iresmillyWoman
1 week ago

Dublin

(Healthcare worker here), obviously discuss with your pharmacist first, but this good advise, but a decongestant rather than an antihistamine may work more efficiently- (not suitable if on Blood Pressure medication)

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By *iss Boot LoverTV/TS
1 week ago

Tetbury

Ears definitely a part of what's doing the rounds, hopefully will clear up when everything else clears up

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By *lex CoxMan
1 week ago

Porth

A pharmacist? An ENT Proffesional more like

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By *unlovers OP Couple
1 week ago

rotherham

"I did mention I have tried allsorts guys

I’ve been and had my ears checked and no wax

I havve steamed every day….used nasal sprays every day….tipped upside down and held my nose to blow but no popping whatsoever

I’m told it will clear when it’s ready

Maybe I am being to impatient but just sick of this muffled sound all the time

Sorry for whinging xxx

I’m not dizzy and don’t have ear ache xx

It’s new covid, dizzy, ear ache for week or two."

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By *iscreet912Man
7 days ago

West Sussex

I’ve had a cough for ages.. had dizzy spells every now and then too. Went to have my ears checked and ended up having microsuction wax removal as one ear was completely blocked and one was the best.

Seem to have come a down with another cold/cough since but hearing is spot on and feeling better for it.

Worth seeing if there’s anywhere near you that can do it / check. £60 ish for both seems to be the going rate.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
7 days ago

rotherham

I have already had them checked but no wax as I mentioned earlier……pity anyone who is going through this as it’s certainly knocking my duck off and I’m not the most patient of,people

Fingers crossed it,pisses off soon

Xxx

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By *allsnBoobs200Couple
7 days ago

nr Bridgend

Had same problem last year x blocked ears and cough. Dr prescribed nasal spray to clear sinus. Worked within days.

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By *rHotNottsMan
7 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I went for an ENT consultation recently because I’ve had this exact problem and it’s been getting worse.

He gave them a good clean said I had an ear infection caused by trapped water from swimming behind a load of wax. He said the air was completely filled with hard wax so he blasted it all out.

Couldn’t believe how loud everything became after having them cleaned

He also gave me a nasal spray to use daily he said it will keep my ears working properly and they said try and keep your weight the same losing or gaining weight can cause ear problems

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By *rHotNottsMan
7 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I have already had them checked but no wax as I mentioned earlier……pity anyone who is going through this as it’s certainly knocking my duck off and I’m not the most patient of,people

Fingers crossed it,pisses off soon

Xxx"

Have you tried equalising the pressure?

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By (user no longer on site)
7 days ago

Following for a magic cure...

Hopefully it clears by new year as my desk buddy has it too and the

Pardon? Pardon? Pardon? Between us was getting ridiculous before Christmas 🤣

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By *unlovers OP Couple
7 days ago

rotherham

I know the feeling

People talk to you like a fucking robot……I can hear you I’m not deaf…….you just sound muffled that’s all

I’m looking for magic cures too

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By *oroRick1027Man
7 days ago

Middlesbrough

I had the same problem. Went to Specsavers for a free hearing test. Got referred to the hospital. Now waiting to have a gromit fitted as there is a blockage behind my eardrum

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By *quirrel!Man
7 days ago

Nearby

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By *uddle4uMan
7 days ago

Purbeck

I've had that problem in the past with colds and coughs affecting my hearing that won't go away.

Tried several ways to clear it too from a bit of heavy chewing to moving the jaw sideways to make it crackle, to one stream of water from the shower head to warm it up (thou it can be noisy) to sneezing trying to get it to flex a little and pop, but nine times out of ten it goes when it wants.

Hope it soon pops for you

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By *unlovers OP Couple
7 days ago

rotherham

"I had the same problem. Went to Specsavers for a free hearing test. Got referred to the hospital. Now waiting to have a gromit fitted as there is a blockage behind my eardrum"

Those free hearing tests are never free

Do you have to pay for the gromit??.

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By *arahfromwarringtonTV/TS
7 days ago

warrington

You could try decongestants as people suggest, but there is probably some inflammation so take ibuprofen too.

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By *erlicanMan
7 days ago

Newbury

Try Otravine. Might help clear your head.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
7 days ago

couple, us we him her.

Try sticking your finger up your but holding your breath and farting.

The back pressure build up should clear your ears out nicely

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By *melie LALWoman
7 days ago

Peterborough

"A pharmacist? An ENT Proffesional more like"

A pharmacist is a professional and easier to access than a GP who would have to refer to the ENT.

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By *asher11Man
6 days ago

market harborough

"I know the feeling

People talk to you like a fucking robot……I can hear you I’m not deaf…….you just sound muffled that’s all

I’m looking for magic cures too"

i'm happy to pop round and rub vik on your chest wont help with your ear problem but do wonders for my blue balls

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By *oroRick1027Man
6 days ago

Middlesbrough

"I had the same problem. Went to Specsavers for a free hearing test. Got referred to the hospital. Now waiting to have a gromit fitted as there is a blockage behind my eardrum

Those free hearing tests are never free

Do you have to pay for the gromit??."

It was a free test. They referred me to the hospital. It's being done on the NHS

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By *etstalk69Man
6 days ago

Liverpool

I’ve had similar whilst fighting a bug/virus etc

I find “ear calm” spray helps. As it’s tailored for soothing infection rather than excess wax.

Hope it clears soon for you. It’s soooo frustrating when these things linger on.

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By *idnightMischiefMan
6 days ago

London

for some reason, my right ear is prone to wax build-up - I have no idea why, but suspect it's connected to an impacted wisdom tooth that was extracted years ago.

So, every year, I would trot down to the GP, he would give me drops to use for a week, and then call me back to have them syringed.

Pain in the backside being deaf for a week, so nowadays I syringe my own ears using a kit I bought off Amazon.

Apparently I'm doing it wrong, but it works for me so I don't care.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
5 days ago

rotherham

I would try anything but told they don’t need syringing as no wax build up

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By *isurreyguy2019Man
5 days ago

surrey

I've had this a few times in the past couple of yrs on the tail end of a virus,cleared itself up after a week or so. I found tilting my head backwards restored my hearing for a short while so must have been fluid resting against my ear drums or something.

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
5 days ago

M20

Beware anti inflammatory medications if you have infection. The inflammation is your bodies way of fighting the infection, delivering heat and immune mechanisms in the blood. Anti inflammatory medications like ibrupofen and paracetamol switch off these defences and can be the cause of sepsis.

This is true, well proven, but not widely known.

Your GP may not even know it yet.

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By *esYesOMGYes!Man
5 days ago

M20

"A pharmacist? An ENT Proffesional more like

A pharmacist is a professional and easier to access than a GP who would have to refer to the ENT."

Quite right. Many Pharmacies host regular audiologists these days.

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By *ocktoplaywithMan
5 days ago

Derby

I’ve had this for the past 2/3 weeks, along with a headache for about 10 days. Thankfully the headache has virtually gone now and the ears aren’t as bad, but I’ve now got the mother of all coughs.

It seems there’s so many weird viruses going round now

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By *rHotNottsMan
5 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"A pharmacist? An ENT Proffesional more like

A pharmacist is a professional and easier to access than a GP who would have to refer to the ENT."

You can self refer to ENT. It was worth it in my case saved a lot of faffing around, the ENT consultant can do audiology, clear wax from your ears prescribed strong nasal sprays, advise you how to equalise the pressure, tell you the pros and cons of installing grommets all in a 15 minute appointment for less than £200

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By *opherjoeMan
5 days ago

Far far away

Use the ear drops with the Bi carbonate of soda in it, does work.

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By *erlexCouple
5 days ago

Tamworth

"Try sticking your finger up your but holding your breath and farting.

The back pressure build up should clear your ears out nicely

This works better if you use someone else’s finger to plug up.

Don’t use a butt plug though as the potential misfire could rocket that thing out if there and cause someone in the line of fire a mischief!!

Hope it clears up for you though..

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By *ools and the brainCouple
5 days ago

couple, us we him her.

"Try sticking your finger up your but holding your breath and farting.

The back pressure build up should clear your ears out nicely

This works better if you use someone else’s finger to plug up.

Don’t use a butt plug though as the potential misfire could rocket that thing out if there and cause someone in the line of fire a mischief!!

Hope it clears up for you though..

I'm glad someone else has a sense of humour

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By *othicslaveCouple
5 days ago

Norfolk

Try ear calm spray

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By *melie LALWoman
5 days ago

Peterborough

"A pharmacist? An ENT Proffesional more like

A pharmacist is a professional and easier to access than a GP who would have to refer to the ENT.

Quite right. Many Pharmacies host regular audiologists these days.

There are certain infections pharmacist prescribers can help with. Since when do GPs refer to any specialist dept without either investigating or trying other avenues first?

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By *melie LALWoman
5 days ago

Peterborough

"Beware anti inflammatory medications if you have infection. The inflammation is your bodies way of fighting the infection, delivering heat and immune mechanisms in the blood. Anti inflammatory medications like ibrupofen and paracetamol switch off these defences and can be the cause of sepsis.

This is true, well proven, but not widely known.

Your GP may not even know it yet."

Paracetamol is antipyrexial.

The idea is that these meds allow the body's natural inflammatory reaction without going overboard.

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By *orny oral loverMan
5 days ago

Pontefract

Blockage may be behind the ear drum I have just used olive oil,combined with a nasal decongestant and some Vicks on my top lip and it worked really well hope it helps

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By *indergirlWoman
4 days ago

somewhere, someplace

Finally someone with good advice……not tried the hot compress but will tonight…thank you xxxx"

Ears are my thing, all the above is what I'd advise, speak to the GP if you haven't already as they may orescribe something else to help

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By *ylon big spurterMan
4 days ago

Blennerhasset

Streuth, I thought it was just me that had this bastard thing going on, sinuses are stuffed, coughing up phlegm, nose bunged, then my ears went and got bunged up to.

I used otex about 4 times a day, and also mental Chrystal’s, and radox eucalyptus

I also have one of those ear camera pen things, I used that to scoop out a LOT of wax, don’t get me wrong here…I do clean my ears regularly and never had an issue with them before.

But this past week has been absolute torture.

Got an appointment for doctors today, I think it’s a chest infection I have, still no sign of the bugger leaving me after almost 2 weeks

Let me know how you manage to fix your ear issues

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By *unlovers OP Couple
4 days ago

rotherham

Well after all this time one ear actually popped at work today……just waiting for the other one to go and then I’ll be over the moon xx

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By *otyouraverageguyMan
4 days ago

West mids & n wales

Could be a number of issues

Possibly wax build up

Possibly infection

Infection could be inner or outer ear. Inner ear infections can often be misdiagnosed as outer ones as you symptoms are similar

I had blocked ear twice months ago that was misdiagnosed for nine months at an outer ear problem. Strong course of antibiotics eventually fixed it

If your current problem persists, see chemist first, then doctor and make sure they have a good look at inner and otter ear

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4 days ago

Cardiff

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By *he Silver FuxMan
4 days ago

Uttoxeter

I suffer with inner ear infections and sinus issues - my goto is to take the proper Pseudoephedrine decongestants - it will open up sinus / canals. Ask your pharmacist for it.

Don’t bother with any decongestants which have phenylephrine - it’s been proven no better than a placebo.

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By *cirocco1Man
4 days ago

Leicester

I get it ,try few drops of tea tree oil on cotton wool ball put in ear it opens tubes up n drains fluid ,obviously big bit so it don't get stuck in ear

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By *unlovers OP Couple
22 hours ago

rotherham

Thanx for all the advice guys

My ears have now popped and I’m more or less back to normal after 3 months of suffering

Xxxx

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