Ears are plugged??? - General Health Message Board

anton2 · 02-13-2005, 12:39 PM

Hi everyone. Last Monday( a week tommorow) I suddenly heard loud ringing in my right ear that lasted all day and night, well I finally fell asleep and woke up with my ears all plugged up. Went to see Dr. on Thursday and she said I had no infection. Well I still am plugged and it's driving me crazy. I have never had this before. I don't have any other symptoms either---no congestion, coughing, stuffy nose etc... and my ears don't hurt either---just pressure and plugging--kind of like when I get off the plane (only that lasts like 10 mins). Please if anyone knows what this could be let me know. I am going to rip off my ears pretty soon! Thanks!

Marie55 · 02-13-2005, 02:44 PM

Chewing gum might help. Most likely you are having an allergy problem and taking an anahistamine would help.

geneur · 02-14-2005, 10:27 AM

I had this last year, and when I went to the ENT, they said I was having some eustachian tube problems. I think my right ear was clogged for 2 weeks solid! Very annoying! Sometimes, taking an antihistamine can help. thankfully, my finally went back to normal pressure... just give it a little time, and I bet it will normalize. But try taking a decongestant or antihistamine.

anton2 · 02-14-2005, 01:35 PM

Thanks for your replies guys, It is a week today that I have had this--right ear seems to be worse then left. Oh well I have a physical on Thursday so I will definately get it checked out. Thanks--Oh and Happy Valentine's day!!!

hobogirl · 02-15-2005, 12:12 PM

Good luck on finding out the problem. I have had the same problem with my left ear for 6 weeks. I saw an ENT last week and he seems to think that the swelling will go down on it's own, but he did put a tube in my ear to help with my hearing. It has helped with the hearing but my ear is still stopped up. I am like you have nothing else going on that I know of.