Aa
PLEASE HELP!
My left ear has been a little plugged because of a current cold that I have, I tried the "plug your nose and blow" thing to "pop" it. but that only made it worse, it feels like I have a lot of pressure in my left ear and I can't relieve it! I've tried chewing gum, swallowing, and eating.. nothing will work! any help?!
It's definitely not wax, i have small ears so i know when its wax... but this is legitimately pressure in my ear! it finally let itself out about a half hour ago, praying to god that it doesn't happen again!
Are you sure it isn't ear wax build up? They sell over-the-counter ear wax removers at cvs. It may have just got worse when you got your cold. If it's not popping then I would think it's most likely a build-up. and useing a q-tip will only make it worse so I would deffinately try the liquid remover for relief. And while your at cvs you can ask the pharmasist for his opinion too. Good luck.
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