I had a clogged ear problem for years and then my family dr., sent me to an Audioologist who agreed they were blocked and sent me to an Ear Surgeon for Tube Implants. Both Ears had tubes installed and my ears were clear for a long time. After that 1 ear replugged and when I went to the same family dr, I was told to clean my ears with olive oil and have them flushed. After my ear was flushed, the Dr,s assistant said " I can see your eardrum " so your ear can not be plugged. I disagreed and said it was definitely not better. Still Clogged and evident hearing loss.. I was sent home anyway. I am sick from other things and not able to get attend the Dr.s office to again start the process of going to an Audioligist. After that i would be put on a yearlong waiting list for an Ear Surgeon. I knew that sometimes " I could blow my nose and get the Ear to Clear, and hear fairly fine." but this time nothing would clear the ear. After many months and a Fluke , I blew my nose and the Ear Cleared . I understand there is a Connection between the ear and nose, pressurization that clears the ear. But i don't understand why they TRICK only works sometimes and not when you need it to. Are there any Nasal Decongestants that would help with this when the Nose trick does not work??????????????????????????????