Right ear plugged up
Right ear plugged up
#1Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:39pmHelp. When I whistle I hear two tones, as the left ear is entirely plugged. Any suggestions as to what one can do until I call the doctor tomorrow AM?
#1re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:45pm
hold your nose, close your mouth, and blow out. although that's probably not very good for your ears or sinuses.
or make a solution of warm water and peroxide and use it like ear drops.
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#2re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:51pmThat happened to my mom, the doctor told her to try a bunch of solutions, but she ended up just going in and having it drained.
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#3re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:51pm
That's funny you say that. Well, not really...
I have having been trouble hearing out of my right ear for a few days. I no longer can talk on the phone on that side and I have difficulty hearing what people say.
I've tried several things, none of them helped.
#4re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:59pm
hold your nose, close your mouth, and blow out. although that's probably not very good for your ears or sinuses.
If you use this method make sure you exhale (I refuse to use blow out) very gently. People commonly blow really hard and it can create a perforation in your ear drum or potentially lead to infection.
Most drug stores sell the ear cleaning kits with the squirter and peroxide solution. You might try that.
#5re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 10:00pm
I know it's a celebratory occasion, but why not just stop whistling until your appointment?
Just dance around on a tabletop and shout at the top of your lungs (like I'm doing) until then. 
#6re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:45pm
thank you all.
wonder, you are TOO funny!
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#7re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:51pmElphaba........let me blow in your ear.
peach
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/05
#8re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/9/06 at 10:14am
Do you think it's clogged from a cold? If so, try a saline nasal spray (no drugs in it, it's just saline - they sell it at pharmacies, Target, etc.). It will force you to have to blow your nose, which sometimes will clear a clogged ear. Also, maybe try taking a decongestant?
Updated On: 11/9/06 at 10:14 AM
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Kringas
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#10re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/9/06 at 10:19amIt could be earwax buildup. If it is, you don't want to to try force it out, because you could wind up having it cap your eardrum. See a doctor.
#11re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/9/06 at 10:28amIf it requires a procedure, your MD may send you to an ENT. Hope you feel better soon!
#12re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/9/06 at 11:12am
anytime, yenta.
well this morning it's unplugged......odd, but thanks for the suggestions, of which several I am doing
#13re: Right ear plugged up
Posted: 11/9/06 at 11:59amTry running a Q-tip under hot water and swishing it around *gently* in your ear. That usually works for me.
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