I've been having discomfort in my ears for a few days now. They feel like I need to 'pop' them, but every time I try it never helps. They almost feel stuffed up, even though that doesn't sound possible. My hearing doesn't seem to be much different though. And at the same time I've been experiencing this slight tinkling ringing, but not constantly just sporadically. I was wondering if this could be an ear infection? And if so, what I could do from home for it, since I don't currently have health insurance.