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Hello everyone!
A dear friend of mine called me tonight to ask me for some advice on how to fix her clogged-up ear. It seems she is getting over a bad cold and was doing some heavy-duty nose blowing and her left ear feels all funny now. Sort of like when you're on a plane and your ears pop. Hers needs to pop but won't. I thought maybe a decongestant would help her, or opening her mouth as wide as she can--that helps me sometimes when my ears won't pop on a plane. She tried opening her mouth and even moving her jaw back and forth but it didn't do anything.
She said it's hard to hear now in her left ear and it feels very full and has a bit of pressure, so she's hoping to get it back to normal pretty fast. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for her? I also tried to gently remind her not to blow her nose with such force so hopefully this won't happen again. Thanks so much everyone, Michelle
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please give the best technique to get rid of my blocked ear just as medicines or ear drops
May 22, 2014 - 1:55amThis Comment
I got blown in the ear with a air horn now it feels the whole days that my ear is full and liquid is coming out ( but its nots ) and i keep hearing a beeping noise for around 11 hours now
May 17, 2014 - 2:14pmThis Comment
Most clogs go away on their own. if not, or if pain or discharge....See a doctor!
December 1, 2013 - 11:52amThis Comment
this might help new comers: http://creativechristianmama.com/natural-remedies-for-ear-infection/
October 18, 2013 - 5:47pmThis Comment
Cut it off. That usually works for me
September 3, 2013 - 11:06pmThis Comment
I am reading comments about some thumb/nose/jaw tecnique that REALLY works, yet I CAN'T find a description of the tecnique!!!! Help! My left ear has been clogged for a week! I'm on Augmentin for sinus infection, I had to fly at the beginning of this cold, and also did some deep snorkeling. My ear is a mess!!!
April 6, 2013 - 6:59amThis Comment
From another Anonymous:
My own remedy is to place the thumb sideways on that little hanging bit of skin where earrings commonly go and gently push into the jaw while also pushing up toward the top of the ear (you should feel a little knob of cartilage there). Then slowly tilt that ear toward the ground and hold your head sideways until it opens up. It usually takes just a few seconds,
May 16, 2013 - 8:54amThis Comment
This technique worked, praise God! My ear still hurts a little and has some clicking but I dont feel like my head is in a loppsided fish bowl anymore! Thank you for sharing!
September 6, 2014 - 8:48pmThis Comment
Can someone please explain better the thumb technique ? Please! I'm in serious need of unclogging my ear. I've had it clogged for about 5 months now after getting sick and I blew my nose too hard! it's a horrible feeling and I really need help
June 8, 2014 - 9:26pmThis Comment
This actually worked! I have had a cold for a week now, and my ears get clogged every time I blow my nose. This is the only thing that has worked to unclog them, thank you!
May 30, 2014 - 9:16amThis Comment