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jessnbrian
Only God knows His plan for us
Member since 4/13 7238 total posts
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Jessica
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How do I?
Naturally unclog my ear?
I had that stupid virus last week, and once that started going away, I guess I got a sinus infection, or just a new manifestation of the virus. My sinuses aren't that bad, and my nose isn't super stuffy (I have a ton of drip at night and cough badly in the morning), but my left ear is so clogged I can't hear! I also have no voice, which isn't horrible, and a sore throat, which I am loving honey for (no strep, checked last Thursday). What are the best things I can do to help facilitate unclogging of my ear?
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Posted 7/14/15 11:15 AM  |
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luvbuffet
LIF Adult
Member since 7/10 6470 total posts
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Re: How do I?
i LOVE ear candels! you can buy them at gnc
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| Posted 7/14/15 12:51 PM |
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shaleywhale
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/09 537 total posts
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Re: How do I?
Clogged ears are no fun. 
These are all suggestions from my ear doc:
- Yawning. Once you start hearing a crackle sound in your ear, that means the fluid is moving around and will eventually start to drain.
- Swallowing.
- Chewing gum or sucking on a lollipop
- Lay the affected side on a heating pad or use warm compresses.
It will still take a while, but this can help facilitate the movement of the fluid. She recommends against using valsalva maneuvers (pinching your nose and blowing, that sort of thing)... she says it can result in perforation if done too harshly.
Also, some people swear by using a neti pot.
Good luck and feel better! 
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| Posted 7/14/15 2:04 PM |
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Momma2015
Mommax2
Member since 12/12 6656 total posts
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Re: How do I?
Posted by shaleywhale
- Lay the affected side on a heating pad or use warm compresses.
This and a rubber bulb ear syringe were the only natural remedies that worked for me.
ETA: I used lukewarm water and peroxide to flush the ear with the syringe.
Message edited 7/14/2015 5:18:06 PM.
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| Posted 7/14/15 5:16 PM |
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sunnyflies
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1757 total posts
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How do I?
Not so safe:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/ear-candling/faq-20058212
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| Posted 7/14/15 5:42 PM |
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gina409
TWINS!
Member since 12/09 27635 total posts
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Re: How do I?
Olive oil on a cotton ball
Or perioxide
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| Posted 7/14/15 8:10 PM |
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