2007-03-09 17:02:52 · 4 answers · asked by Emily H 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It depends on the cause of the blockage. If it's due to middle ear infection - otitis media - it's imperative to clear up the infection and the fluid will usually follow suit. For allergic serous otitis, control the allergies and take a decongestant, such as Sudafed. For recurrent fluid, ear tubes may be the answer. They're quick to put in, nearly always come out on their own but have some drawbacks. If the fluid is in the ear canal, a cotton ball soaked in alcohol will dry it up.
It might be a good idea to have this evaluated.
2007-03-09 17:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay on your side and pour a tiny amount of rubbing alcohol in your ear. This may seem strange but it does seem to help break up some of the ear congestion. You can leave it in your ear for as long as you can stand laying on your side, although it will evaporate in a short while. Otherwise if you do not like it, have a q-tip handy.
2007-03-09 19:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by slovakmath 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be an infection which is treated with antibiotics, or simply a wax build up easily treated with waxsol drops after reading directions.The doctor has to look at this as it will only get worse no matter what the cause.
2007-03-09 22:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by holly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water bottle and rub vicks around ears
2007-03-09 19:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋