How to Get Rid of Blocked Ears

Blocked ears are uncomfortable to experience, and the condition might become quite painful if left untreated. One common cause of blocked ears is earwax buildup. According to healthguidance.org, 90 percent of children who see the doctor for ear pain are diagnosed with earwax buildup. This type of ear problem is common in adults as well. If your ears are clogged due to earwax buildup, you can fix the problem at home easily and safely.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
• Eyedropper
• 2 small bowls

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour the warm water and hydrogen peroxide into one of the small bowls. Pull some of this mixture into the eyedropper.

• 2

  Lie down on your side, with the clogged ear facing up. Drip the contents of the eyedropper into your ear. You will hear the mixture bubbling in your ear as it breaks apart the earwax.

• 3

  Allow the mixture to sit inside your ear until the bubbling sound stops, which should be between 5 and 15 minutes. Hold the second small bowl over the treated ear, and turn your head over to drain the liquid contents into the bowl.

• 4

  Repeat this process a second time, if you feel earwax is still blocking your ears.