How do you quickly clear a clogged ear from too much nose blowing?

Both my ears have been clogged for over a month.. I think I developed allergies... Anyway, I've had two rounds of antibiotics, used RX steroid ear drops, and continually take decongestants and antihistimines.. My ears do pop, but neither stays open, and the "ringing" could drive one insane.. My hearing has improved, but does it take a long time for ears to completely open?

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I just had a plugged up ear then laying on the opposite ear for like 3 minutes then plugging my nose and blowing.

My left ear was popping a lot. Then suddenley feels blocked but can still hear out of it but it sounds muffled. I have had a cold and my nose is still stuffy and Been blowing it a lot so could it be due to that

I actually just unclogged my right ear which was congested for a week from flu and blowing nose (normally). I remembered that a ear/nose doctor had already told me this a number of years ago: Pinch your nose shut and gently "breathe in", this creates a sucktion from the ear back inwards. Since my right ear was clogged, I lay on my left, to let gravity help along. Nothing seemed to happen. Then I yawned. It popped open! Redid the clogging by blowing with nose closed, then sucking the air in again then opening nose and yawning motion with jaw. Opened it up again. The doc said to do this a few times over the course of a few days to drain the fluid out of that tube. Good luck, everyone.

Hi Anon,

Thank you for sharing your response! Let us know what the doctor says today! Best of luck!

Kristin

i currently have my right ear congested after my bad cold. my eustachian tube is most likely clogged up with mucus. i'm going to the doctors today because its only getting worse. my left ear is starting to act up as well. i've used a saline nasal spray last night. worked like a charm to breathe through my nose BUT my ears felt the same. even when i tilt my head for a few seconds i feel stuff moving in there :(( i'm starting to hear very high pitched ringing and it just wont stop! GAHHHHH!!!!

Hi Anon,

I am so sorry to hear you are suffering this way! Are you sure that you can't get to the doctor? Having plugged ears with a cold is very common, but I am worried about the pain you are experiencing. It could be from a perforation in the ear drum that happened when you blew your nose. 

If you are experiencing this much pain, you definitely should not wait to see the doctor. 

In the meantime, you can apply heat to the ear, which may help with pain. Use a warm washcloth or a heating pad. Pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (Advil, Aleve, and Motrin, for example) and acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help ease the pain until you can see the doctor. If the pain persists and your doctor is unavailable, I'd head to the closest Urgent Care.

Please let me know what you decide to do.

Best,

Kristin