Clogged ears

I recently had a bad cold or sinus infection (not sure how to tell the difference) took 10 days worth of Amoxicillin and now I have clogged ears and a hollow sound in my head when I chew.  My head feels like a drum.  I would like to take a decongestant but have always been told not to because I have mitral valve prolapse.  Once in a while I think I feel something draining in my ear.  Any suggestions on how I can unclog them?

[SassyLassie]

Here are some ideas that I copied for you, hope one helps, they are all natural and safe for your condition:

Crush and juice fresh ginger to fill a finger full of glass, top with warm water to half the glass... drop a teaspoon of honey in it with a generous squeeze of a juicy lemon... a pinch of cinnamon powder, just a pinch, no more...and a sprig of mint leaves to float on the top. Sip this warm, never cold..around 3 to 4 times a day. Can be addictive:)

Put your kettle on the boil, pour the hot water into a bowl, and then place your face over the bowl creating a tent with a towel over your head. Keep your face about 12 inches from the water surface so you don't scald your skin. Breathe in deeply, and stay under your 'tent' for at least 15 minutes. A dab of Vic's in the hot water also helps a lot to open up your sinuses. Repeat this process as often as you like, as there's nothing involved that might cause any ill-effects.
Another way is to sip and inhale the steam of mint tea..not the regular tea with min but the herbal mint tea.

This is an Indian remedy. Add 2 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of turmuric powder to a mug of warm milk. Have this at least 2-3 times a day.

If u have an oil burner, add some water and eucalyptus oil to it. The vapour itself will allow u to breathe better.

have a warm bath, using vapour rub or radox salts.

Try using a Vick's Steam Vaporizer, this will help unclog the sinuses and ears.

Steam is a miracle worker for relieving congestion. A steam vaporizer is a natural decongestant remedy that works very well with no worrisome side effects. If a little eucalyptus oil is added to the steam, this home remedy is even more effective.


If a steam vaporizer isn't available simply take a steamy shower. If you don't feel well enough to take a shower, heat a pan or bowl of boiling water. A few drops of eucalyptus oil may also be added to the water after it has been removed from the heat. Make a tent with a towel or cloth over your head and inhale the steam.

If you don't have ear drops, use olive oil. Put a drop or two of olive oil in each ear, and just wait, you will hear a pop in your ears and you will be fine. It also helps clean your ears out.

I would also do a google on Unclogging ears naturally. There is tons of info available.

I hope this is of some help. Keep me posted.