How do I un-clog my ear?

Homeopathics will do nothing, save your money. They’re simply placebos.

Unless you’re in pain, indicating infection, I’d just let gravity do its work. Rest with the ear pointing down; if it’s obstructed, it’ll clear.

If its caused by water, you can tilt your head to the side that is clogged and hop on the opposite foot while shaking the other leg. I know, it sounds silly, but it always works. Of course, if its some type of blockage or caused by your sickness then all bets are off.

pour a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide in your ear, and lay on your side for a little while. always works for my stuffy ears when my allergies/sinuses/cold symptoms flair up, rubbing alcohol works too.

If water gets in the ear, a swab of rubbing alcohol on a q-tip works well. Otherwise, for clogged ears from planes, I have found that Time, as in so many cases, cures the pain.

Be careful about sticking any solid into your ear, even q-tips. Can be done safely, but you really don’t want to accidentally hurt your inner ear.

Hi. I’m an Audiologist. I hope you have resolved this by now; but if not the best thing is to go to your Doctor.

Your problem may be a blockage of ear wax (which is what I suspect from your description), or it could be a build-up of pressure and/or fluid behind the eardrum (which is also possible if you have had nasal/sinus congestion). The only way to know for sure is to have someone look in there.

There are also other problems that can occur in the inner ear or along the auditory nerve that give the perception/sensation of fullness in the ear. If your Doctor does not find anything wrong with your outer or middle ear, then a comprehensive audiological evaluation should be ordered to properly assess the functioning of your ears.

@GD Kimble – at first i thought you said pour acid or something into your ear…and i was like….WTF?!?!!? WOULDN’T THAT MAKE IT WORSE?!?!

But then i read your answer again and felt really stupid!

visit a physician, if it’s just blockage- it’s a simple procedeure, kind of link having a garden hose turned on inside your head but painless.

i had the same thing you did a month or 2 ago. I went to see a doctor and they recommended some ear drops from cvs, and I went back a week later for a flu checkup. I had gotten the ear drops but they didn’t do anything for me. So they squirted warm water in my ear until this chunk of something came out. Felt really weird. someone had told me about the peroxide or rubbing alcohol thing but I was reluctant to try that.

I use hydrogen peroxide. Works every time. It dissolves wax, If it is really bad, it might take a few days to get it cleared. Also good to use for a head cold. Leave in ear for about 10 minutes on each side.

I went to the doctor and he cleaned my ears and gave me some antihistamine but that was 3 days ago and I still have the
ears clogged so I’m going to try the Hydrogen peroxide.
I suffer from allergies but I think this time must be a virus.

Whats better to use? peroxide? or some sort of over-the-counter Ear Drops meant for softening up/removing earwax? idont knowwhich to try at all or which to try first. share your opinion on which is better and why you think so please, thanks. ( I have ear wax build up in my left ear and need to get it out somehow, besides irrigation (yet), which is what 8lightminutesaway had gotten. the feeling makes me panic because of bad anxiety.

The BEST way to clean your ear is to go to your nearest health food store or Whole Foods and pick up a pair of EAR WAX CANDLES. Seriously I have had allergies my whole life and no medicine has ever made me feel this good. All you need is a friend, a paper plate, lighter or match, and a bowl of water. Even when you have a sinus infection this will help you feel a million times better. You can only do this once every 7 to 8 months. I have done this for years and never had burns or any complications. Whoever answered this question with Homeopathics are placebos is just ignorant! Try it!!!! You will thank me for sure.

@deterwolfe: Ear Candling is very dangerous (yes, I have seen patients with burned ears) and does not ‘clean’ the ears. I’m on my iPhone right now, so digging for links is a pain, but if you search ear candles on the web, you will find studies proving its worthlessness. There may have been other posts on Fluther where I’ve posted links, too. It is the heat that provides releif, which can be acheived with a hot water bottle or Mack’s Ear Dryer.

i have the same freakin problem but my mom doesnt wanna take me to the doc. what a freaking bitch. and it hurts