MissMonkey Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 So, I have had a cold for a few days now & not really had any symptoms that I can't handle apart from this! My left ear is totally blocked & it's driving me mad Has anybody got any advise on how to get rid of this, now! Any help would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocki Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 You need to get some wax softener to put in your ears. It's no point going to have your ears syringed at the doctors until the wax is softened and this could take 2-3 days. Buy some earex or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroS20 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Pop into your local pharmacy, they will advise you on the best action if you cant get to your GP. A warm dry cloth held over the ear may help relieve the discomfort. Something my mum used to do for me when I was young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky3 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 A couple of drops of olive oil in it. Leave overnight, then shower it thoroughly in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 So, I have had a cold for a few days now & not really had any symptoms that I can't handle apart from this! My left ear is totally blocked & it's driving me mad Has anybody got any advise on how to get rid of this, now! Any help would be greatly appreciated I have never said this, but a very, very, very little drop of Hydrogen Peroxide, in warm water should sort it. Cost about 90 pence from any Chemist. In the alternative, or as well, get some Orbit Sugar Free Chewing gum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_pearse Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Olive oil doesn't work. Use Otex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 My dad used to knock any blockage out that I may have had in my ears, even when I thought they were ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Olive oil doesn't work. Use Otex.[/QUOTE] Otex is a mild derivative of Hydrogen Peroxide, with an extra 0 on the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryob Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Olive oil doesn't work. Use Otex. i have used olive oil and it worked for me not immediately but after about four days using olive oil it cleared it also it was recomended by my doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highnote Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Whatever you do do not start poking your ear with toothpicks,cotton wool buds and the like, having had dealings with Audiology departments for many years, a hearing consultant once told me the sharpest thing you should poke in your ear is your elbow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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