Treatment may depend on the underlying causes.
This article covers how to unclog your ears at home and when to follow up with a healthcare provider.
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Ways to Treat Clogged Ears
There are various options for cleaning and uncloggingears.
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The best options depend on what is clogging them and which part of the ear is clogged.
For example, the middle ear or outer ear may beblocked, requiring different approaches to getting them unclogged.
There are various ways to treat clogged middle ears, outlined below.
Nasal Spray or Oral Decongestants
Sometimes, the middle ear becomes clogged orinfecteddue to nasal congestion.
However, nasal sprays and oral decongestants may not be the proper treatment for an ear infection.
If you’re looking for relief at home, here are some things you’re able to try.
Mineral Oil
Some people have found relief for a clogged outer ear when usingmineral oil.
It can help when earwax build-up causes your ears to become clogged.
The oil helps soften the wax so it can be removed more easily.
Ear irrigation involves using warm water pushed into the ear to loosen earwax.
This can also help to relieve ear pain.
Position Changes
Moving your head to different positions can help to unclog your ears.
This can help to prevent infection caused bywaterin the ear.
Summary
The best choice for treating clogged ears depends on the cause.
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