Help! Blocked Ears, What Should I Do?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of blocked ears following swimming, with participants sharing personal experiences and suggestions for relief. The scope includes potential home remedies, medical advice, and the challenges of accessing timely care.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their experience with blocked ears after swimming and expresses frustration over the delay in receiving medical care.
  • Another suggests that the safest method to clean ears is through suction by a medical professional.
  • A different participant recommends asking a family member for help and mentions the possibility of using an ear-flushing bulb syringe.
  • Some participants share humorous comments about their own ear cleanliness and discomfort, while advising caution in handling ear issues.
  • One participant proposes that the problem may be related to blocked Eustachian tubes and suggests trying a decongestant.
  • Another participant reminds the original poster that medical advice should come from a doctor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on how to address blocked ears, with no consensus on a single solution. Some suggest home remedies while others emphasize the importance of professional medical advice.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the limitations of providing medical advice in an online forum and the potential risks associated with self-treatment.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar issues with blocked ears, those seeking home remedies, or anyone interested in discussions about ear health and care.

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Ahhhh. So I go swimming yesterday and they're still blocked this morning.

In the past I've had them cleaned out by the nurse at my medical centre WITHOUT the need to do two-three days of ear drops to soften the wax. Because using the drops makes them even more blocked.

I ring up Ropata this morning only to be told come back next Tuesday (Monday being a public holiday) after using the drops for 2-3 days, despite telling the receptionist they've cleaned them out without the drops being used before.

So I don't know what to do. I want them unblocked today. Waiting a week with the sound of myself breathing and buzzy noises is not going to do me justice, plus blocked ears give me headaches.

Any advise? I might even go to the nurse at my dad's GP practise, if they let me.
 
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The safest way to clean out your ears is by sucking out the wax. An ear specialist or doctor can probably do this for you.
 
Ask your dad, Stevie. It may be as simple as buying a cheap ear-flushing bulb syringe and some solution to use with it. Too bad to wait a whole week to be seen when your dad might be able to help you clear that up. I HATE it when my ears are blocked up! Good luck.
 
Ha, I wish that I can have my ears blocked! Or just a little wax in them. They are so clean that I can feel the air go in, and feels like my brain is exposed! :biggrin:

Don't miss with your ears, TNZ. Go to the doctor.
 
drizzle said:
They are so clean that I can feel the air go in, and feels like my brain is exposed! :biggrin:

You can't expose something that doesn't exist, drizzle...



:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
 
:smile::smile::smile:

Well, thanks micro, I'll remember that.
 
Perhaps your ears are not blocked on the outside, but maybe the Eustachian tubes are blocked. Have you tried a decongestant?
 
Hi Stevie, we can't give you medical advice here. Please have a doctor look at it.
 

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