Imagine you’re walking through a serene forest, the sounds of nature surrounding you, but suddenly everything feels muffled, as if you’ve been plunged underwater. This unsettling sensation is what it feels like when your ears are blocked. Let’s delve into why this can happen and what you can do about it.
Common Causes of Blocked Ears Our ears can feel blocked for several reasons such as excessive ear wax, fluid build-up behind the eardrum, something stuck in the ear such as a cotton-bud or earphone tip or sudden hearing loss.
If eustachian tube dysfunction is the cause for the blocked feeling you are experiencing, a nasal decongestant or nasal spray is often recommended. At Ear Studio, we can test your hearing, remove ear wax build-up, or refer you to the right specialists to get you on the path to clearing the blocked feeling from your ears!