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Ear block

Ear block

  • Ear blockage, often described as a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, can result from various factors such as earwax buildup, sinus congestion, or changes in air pressure.
  • Common causes include excessive earwax accumulation, allergies, sinus infections, or Eustachian tube dysfunction.
  • Treatment for ear blockage typically involves addressing the underlying cause. This may include ear irrigation for wax removal, decongestants or antihistamines for allergies, nasal sprays or steam inhalation for sinus-related issues, or techniques like swallowing, yawning, or the Valsalva maneuver to equalize ear pressure.
  • In some cases, if the blockage persists or is due to a more severe condition, a visit to a healthcare professional, such as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist), might be necessary for further evaluation and treatment.
  • Maintaining good ear hygiene and avoiding the use of objects like cotton swabs to clean the ears can also help prevent ear blockage.

CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS

  • By Birth
  • Excessive noise at work
  • Volume controls on home electronics
  • Loud tools and machinery
  • Sharp foreign bodies into ear

Treatments

If you have hearing problems, help is available. Treatment depends on the cause and severity of your hearing loss.

Options include:

  • Removing wax blockage: Earwax blockage is a reversible cause of hearing loss. Your doctor may remove earwax using suction or a small tool with a loop on the end.
  • Surgical procedures: Some types of hearing loss can be treated with surgery, including abnormalities of the eardrum or bones of hearing (ossicles). If you’ve had repeated infections with persistent fluid, your doctor may insert small tubes that help your ears drain.
  • Hearing aids: If your hearing loss is due to damage to your inner ear, a hearing aid can be helpful. An audiologist can discuss with you the potential benefits of a hearing aid and fit you with a device. Open fit aids are currently the most popular, due to fit and features offered.
  • Cochlear implants: If you have more severe hearing loss and gain limited benefit from conventional hearing aids, then a cochlear implant may be an option. Unlike a hearing aid that amplifies sound and directs it into your ear canal, a cochlear implant bypasses damaged or nonworking parts of your inner ear and directly stimulates the hearing nerve. An audiologist, along with a medical doctor who specializes in disorders of the ears, nose and throat (ENT), can discuss the risks and benefits.