clogged ears 24/7 ear/head pressure - Hearing Disorders Message Board

mogj3222 · 04-28-2007, 11:58 PM

My ears are clogged 24/7 , but just more annoying is the constant feeling of deep pressure in the ears and head. Been going on for almost 2 weeks. Really starting to get upset and hope it goes away. Ive been to a couple ENT'S , and they said they saw no fluid, no infection, and gave me an antibiotic and sudafed, and I havnt had any relief. Can your ear fell clogged and plugged even if there is no liquid? The EStuban tube, or whatever it is called, I was thinking was my problem, but then there would be liquid??? So why are my ears clogged, if no liquid? Is there a way to depressurize? No matter how hard I hold nose and blow, no relief. But yawning eases up the the clog a little. Please some help anyone.

viccles · 04-29-2007, 01:48 AM

I have exactly the same problem. I am going to the ENT in 2 weeks. I hope I have better luck, its so annoying! I hope you can get it sorted out

Monicas667 · 05-01-2007, 07:43 AM

I've been having this same problem over the last couple of weeks, though it's compounded by having had surgery in one ear and not being allowed to pop my ears or blow my nose hard.

I mostly think the cause is from the time of year - spring and heavy pollen in the air. I never had allergies growing up, but find that I'm now affected by living in areas where spring comes on in full force (I grew up in the eternal spring location of coastal California and moved to D.C, and most recently Texas).

Could you have allergies? Did the ENT mention allergies or sinus congestion as a potential? I've taken over the counter sinus medicine for some relief. I'll also ask my ENT at my appt next week.

mogj3222 · 05-01-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Monicas667

I've been having this same problem over the last couple of weeks, though it's compounded by having had surgery in one ear and not being allowed to pop my ears or blow my nose hard.

I mostly think the cause is from the time of year - spring and heavy pollen in the air. I never had allergies growing up, but find that I'm now affected by living in areas where spring comes on in full force (I grew up in the eternal spring location of coastal California and moved to D.C, and most recently Texas).

Could you have allergies? Did the ENT mention allergies or sinus congestion as a potential? I've taken over the counter sinus medicine for some relief. I'll also ask my ENT at my appt next week.

I am actually from Philadelphia, where those allergies really kick in. But I am actually in where you mentioned Santa MOnica. So I dont think its allergies, and there has been no relief from sudafed and claritin. Going on 3 weeks like this and it really has me bugging out. Not sure what to do.