Any nighttime remedies for clogged ears?

Your best bet is to run to the store and buy ear drops that are designed to loosen/dissolve wax. There’s one called Debrox that most stores carry. That, in combination with a wet, hot towel against your ear – or a heating pad – for as long as you can stand (think hours) would be your best bet.

However, if your ear hurts at all, don’t use the drops since that could be a sign of an ear infection.

I have ero drops that remove wax but after I Sylvester q tip In my ear the drops can’t get passed whatever is in front of the wax which has to be water or hydrogen peroxide cause that’s last stuff I used and I don’t have a heat pad I can warm up a rag and use it for s long as I can

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@mikey2827 Definitely try a hot towel, but be careful not to burn yourself.

I recommend getting a towel pretty wet – saturated, but not dripping – and put it in the microwave until it’s hot. Be careful when you get it out, then wrap it in another dry towel and use that. Wet heat is always better than dry heat, because the moisture can help loosen the wax. If you can, lay with whatever ear is clogged facing down while you’re laying on the towel. If the towel starts to get cold, get up and microwave and get it wet as needed. You will have to be diligent, though.

If that still doesn’t help, make a doctor’s appointment and they can get it out for you with a little metal tool. Don’t ever let them use saline to get it out, though. They can break your eardrum that way – and I know from personal experience. Only allow a doctor to use the metal tool.

Ok thank you:) I will try it what if theres something in front of the wax

Long term sufferer from a clogged ear here. I’ll explain why later on. Stop attempting to use something directly in your ear, like a cotton swab or any form of liquid. It is more likely to cause more harm than good. A heat source may help, but it never did for me. Avoid using an “ear candle”. There is no proof that they work. Most doctors report that they are ineffective and can actually cause more harm.

It could just be an ear infection. If that is the case, you can either let it run its course and suffer through it or go to a doctor and get a prescription for an antibiotic.

If you aren’t willing to do either, then try an over-the-counter decongestant or antihistamine. Either will help dry up the fluid build-up in the sinus and ear canals.

Have you recently been exposed to an increase in high and low altitudes? This is how I discovered that the inner pain I was suffering from came on. It took seeing several different doctors before one told me that there was scarring in the Eustachian tube that probably occurred as a baby. The scarring narrowed the tube and was more susceptible to fluid build-up. A recent job change had me taking several connecting flights, plus driving up and down mountainous regions on a weekly basis. Taking a decongestant daily for a few days helped dry up the fluid.

Your best bet is to make an appt. with a doctor. Hearing loss is not worth second-guessing and attempting to self-medicate if left untreated by a professional.

No it was all of a sudden at work and how long will it take to go away if I ride it out

@mikey2827 Heat worked for me when wax was clogged up, but it took about a day and a half. This is gross, but it literally melted it out – and there was a lot. So I do still believe that if you’re consistent with the heat, it will help if wax is the issue you’re having. I’ve had issues with ear wax since I was young and mine can get really, really clogged. But again, if you’re patient and consistent with the heat, it will make a difference, especially if you gently tug your ear in different directions to open up the canal and kind of jar it loose.

If you suspect an actual ear infection, you really should see a doctor. There’s usually some pain that comes along with infections and you might need medicated drops.

Heat helps with my constant ear wax too. Hot shower or bath, and mine flows more readily.

The most effective thing I know is to go to a doctor who has a water pick and have them clean it out, sometimes using tweezers… but it sounds like at least you don’t have the kind of constant overproductive wax I have.

Doesn’t sound like wax to me. Sounds like your eustachian tube is inflamed or acting up in some way. I’d chew gum twice a day and try an antihistamine one time if the gum doesn’t work.

I meant to add if it’s actually painful I think you should go to the doctor.

I am not a doctor but my kids think I am. I am guessing you have an ear/sinus infection of some sorts. They can be annoying for sure. Try gargling with 50/50 very warm water and white or apple cider vinegar. Do it 3 times in a row and gargle deep and long. Then grab your earlobe and press you index knuckle into the flap of your ear and jiggle vigorously while you open and articulate your jaw. Do this at least twice a day and by the 3rd time it should be all better. After the gargling, if you have some raw honey, take a teaspoon of it and rest the spoon on your tongue and just let the honey melt and coat your throat. Studies have shown honey to have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties.

No it was all of a sudden at work and how long will it take to go away if I ride it out? As an adult, I’ve only suffered through one ear infection where it wasn’t checked by a doctor and treated with antibiotics. It took ~2 weeks before it fully cleared up.

I learned a great tip from an airline flight attendant. Wad a paper towels at the bottom of a disposable coffee cup. Pour boiling water on the paper towel. You want to saturate the towel, but not so much that the water’s running off. Tip the cup to remove any excess water – of course, you don’t want to get burned – and cover your ear with the cup.

This approach really worked for me. The coffee cup was much more concentrated and effective than a hot towel; it held the heat longer and made a contained, mini-steambath for my ear.

I tried a lot of these especially the heat and I don’t have insurance so I can’t go to the st
Hospital but I can’t stand this no more

@mikey2827 What state do you live in? Have you ever thought about signing up for state insurance? There are also usually free or reduced cost clinics for people who don’t make a lot of money.

If you can’t stand it I think it’s likely it’s an infection. You must get it checked. You can get ear damage if it’s a severe infection.

I don’t recommend heat! Heat causes inflammation, so you might be making it worse.