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How Can A Clogged Right Ear Causing Hearing Issues Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Question: I have had a plugged right ear for four days and cannot hear out of it. Are there ear drops I should take?
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
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Hello XXXXXXX

What to do for your ear depends on what is causing the plugging problem.

If you've recently had a cold, there could be fluid behind your ear drum which keeps the ear drum from moving properly and causes a muffled sound. For this, an oral decongestant for a few days can help.

If it is from build up of wax, which is in the ear canal (part from outside the eardrum that leads to the outer ear), then ear wax softening drops can help.

I don't know which it is without looking in your ear. Trying the ear wax softening drops, which you can buy at a drugstore, won't hurt so you can start with that. Or, go to the doctor to see what is going on. They will be able to see if there is fluid behind the ear drum.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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How Can A Clogged Right Ear Causing Hearing Issues Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Information Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX What to do for your ear depends on what is causing the plugging problem. If you've recently had a cold, there could be fluid behind your ear drum which keeps the ear drum from moving properly and causes a muffled sound. For this, an oral decongestant for a few days can help. If it is from build up of wax, which is in the ear canal (part from outside the eardrum that leads to the outer ear), then ear wax softening drops can help. I don't know which it is without looking in your ear. Trying the ear wax softening drops, which you can buy at a drugstore, won't hurt so you can start with that. Or, go to the doctor to see what is going on. They will be able to see if there is fluid behind the ear drum. I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.