Ear Problem. Please Help!?!
Question: I have been dealing with a cold and sinus problems for a couple days. I was standing in my kitchen earlier and all of the sudden my ear totally plugged up. My hearing out of it is very muffled and it is getting pretty painful. Whats going on? Any suggestions? I cant make it to the doctor today but I am looking for some relief. HELP!
Answers: I have been dealing with a cold and sinus problems for a couple days. I was standing in my kitchen earlier and all of the sudden my ear totally plugged up. My hearing out of it is very muffled and it is getting pretty painful. Whats going on? Any suggestions? I cant make it to the doctor today but I am looking for some relief. HELP!
Sinus congestion can block your ears. If it's medically safe for you (age, no high blood pressure, etc.) to take a decongestant with pain killer, give it a try.
No pills? Go the natural way with FOOD. Hot/Spicy foods will help get the congestion "moving". Keep a box of tissues handy. (freshly grated horseradish in mashed potatoes, on hot dogs or roast beef sandwich, HOT wings, chili peppers/tabasco on pasta, etc.) I once had lots of fresh grated horseradish in watery bread stuffing (like Stove-Top). It work like a charm!!
If you went swimming, there might be water in your ear canal that got plugged by wax. ask your doctor on the phone if he can prescribe you ear drops
I had sinsus congestion and ear aches not too long ago. I used some nasal spray and that started things draining and relieved congestion and pain. I recommend following up with a physician because it may be a sinus or ear infection that may require antibiotics. Hope you feel better