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How Can Blockage In The Ears Be Treated Despite Using Peroxide?
Question: I was cleaning my ear with a q-tip and my ear blocked up and I can't seem to get it unblocked. I poured some peroxide in it but it hasn't helped.
Brief Answer:
It is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is normal sometimes while cleaning the ear air block can happen in the middle ear.
Pour some warm water for a minute in ear and remove. Chew a chewing gum or gargle some warm water it will be unblocked.
Pinch the nostrils shut, take a mouthful of air, and direct the air into the back of the nose as if trying to blow the nose gently.
You should feel a pressure buildup but do not let the air out your mouth The ears have been successfully unblocked when a pop sound is heard.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nagamani Ng, General & Family Physician
It is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is normal sometimes while cleaning the ear air block can happen in the middle ear.
Pour some warm water for a minute in ear and remove. Chew a chewing gum or gargle some warm water it will be unblocked.
Pinch the nostrils shut, take a mouthful of air, and direct the air into the back of the nose as if trying to blow the nose gently.
You should feel a pressure buildup but do not let the air out your mouth The ears have been successfully unblocked when a pop sound is heard.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nagamani Ng, General & Family Physician
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