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• Method 1 of 3: Fix the pressure difference in your ears
• Tips
• Warnings

A blocked ear can be an annoying medical problem that makes it difficult for you to hear and can lead to dizziness and ear pain if left untreated. If you are in severe pain, your ear is bleeding and blocked, you may have a ruptured eardrum. In that case you will have to be treated by a doctor immediately. In most cases, you can clear your clogged ears yourself at home using some simple techniques and over-the-counter remedies.

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Method 1 of 3: Fix the pressure difference in your ears

1. If the problem persists, see your doctor. If you have severe ear pain and the pain persists for more than a few days, see your doctor right away. Your doctor can prescribe medications such as topical nasal steroids and tell you what treatment options are available, depending on what is causing the pain.

Tips

• Grab your earlobe, pull it down, push it up and pull it down again.
• By performing the Valsalva maneuver when your plane takes off and descends or when you lower yourself into the water while diving, you can partially or completely prevent a pressure drop that clogs your ears and causes (sometimes severe) discomfort. pain.
• After swimming, drop some alcohol into your ear to help prevent swimmer's ear.
• While flying, suck on a pickle or pastille to eliminate the pressure difference in your ears more quickly.

Warnings

• See your doctor if you have a fever and severe ear pain.
• Resist the temptation to use a cotton swab to remove wax from your ears. You often push the wax deeper into your ear instead of removing it.