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There are many causes for blocked ear. These may range from infection, inflammation, foreign body or even tumors. The commonest cause is wax accumulation in the ear. One of the causes of ear blockage is ear wax, also called cerumen. Cerumen has been taken from the word 'Cera' meaning wax in Latin. The glands present in the outer canal of the ear secrete wax. Wax being sticky helps in trapping dust and other foreign particles and prevents them from entering the delicate regions of the ear.  Nature has designed the ear in such a marvelous fashion that a natural process of cleaning and elimination of waste takes place inside the ear. The stale ear wax is methodically conveyed from the ear canal to the opening of the ear, where it dries up along with the accumulated foreign particles and falls out. The ears get blocked, when wax gets lodged deep inside the ear canal; this mostly happens when we employ external objects to clean the ear that actually pushes the wax deep into the ear canal. Ear aches are like headaches. The most common and immediately used remedy for a earache is to use ear drops. However, this method is not safe, especially without ascertaining the cause of the problem. If there is a perforation or a hole in the ear membrane (tympanic membrane) it may result in infection from the outer ear traveling into the middle ear. |
Latest Publication and Research on Ear Blockage - Updated on 10/10/2011
Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Features of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Eyelids. - Published by PubMed
Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Features of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Eyelids. - Published by PubMed
Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Features of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Eyelids. - Published by PubMed
Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Features of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinomas of the Eyelids. - Published by PubMed
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Posted by:
Ladydi
Posted on: 02/15/2012 Hi.........My Husband's ears are block 24/7 they have been for 4 - 5 years we have been to every Dr. we could think of and no one can fine out what is wrong he says it's just like going up in an airplane but they donot unblock can anyone help
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nza3108
Posted on: 04/20/2011 My ear always been block with hardened ear wax. So my doctor ask me to use baby oil to softened it after several days. I can feel a bit watery in my ear, check it with cotton swap and it fills with mainly yellowish ear wax and a bit of blood. What could be the problem?
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th-ousandwords
Posted on: 01/02/2011 Had this ear blockage at the left ear since like 2 or 3 days ago. How can I get rid of this? There's like echo.
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rauny
Posted on: 10/21/2010 I have severe ear blockage when i got up after a sleep.This problem is continuing for the last 15 years or so.If i take elegra and betesonal tablets in the night , i get a immediate relief from this condition.As soon as i stop using these medicines the problem returns.I have consulted several ENT specialists,however no permanent cure is found yet.Is there any way i can get rid of this problem?
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masatowu(Guest)
Posted on: 03/30/2011 My left ear also had such kind of the problem for almost a year. I don't know the reason since then. But when I swallow, the blockage of the left ear will be relief for a while. It makes me very bother. anyone can help me. Pls send a mail to me Thro' masato73@yahoo.com.hk |
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nfino89(Guest)
Posted on: 10/17/2010 i woke up this morning and had an ear blockage on my left ear. and i tried all the home remedies but they dont seem to work. and i just went to see a doctor. he only give me ear drops and said i shud come back for syringing on thursday. will this help in any way?
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neosathish
Posted on: 01/27/2010 Hi, I am Satish. Sometimes in a day people talk to me but I dont hear properly, sometimes very clear while people talk, I just want to know what kind of problem I'm facing...
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Helloear(Guest)
Posted on: 07/27/2009 I affected by ear blockage.Actually i used buds and remove myself.But not cleared.Then i consulted with ENT specialist.He remove some wax from my ear.But still now not clear my ears.Can anyone tell me what can i do?
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guest
Posted on: 01/09/2010 I woke up this morning with ear blockage from an outer ear infection. I think my grandmother said to put a hot pack on it. I have to try it. Another way that I think will work is ear drops. It loosens the wax and removes it. Try these tips I really think they will work. |
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graeme66
Posted on: 02/17/2009 My ears seem to develop a sensation of being blocked and this lasts for a few hours then goes. I keep my outer ears clean with peroxide but the problem still comes and goes, it is most annoying and uncomfortable. Does anybody know what my problem could be and how I could fix it? |
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