DEAR DOCTOR K: My left ear often gets plugged up. I cough, clear my throat, close my nostrils and blow. Nothing helps. I don’t like to bother my doctor with what seems like a silly problem, but it’s ...

Most people complain of blocked or clogged ears, which can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Blocked ears, also known as Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD), occur when the eustachian tubes, connecting ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

To understand how to unclog your ears, it’s helpful to know why they get blocked in the first place. When a plane ascends or descends, the rapid change in cabin pressure can create an imbalance ...

Have you ever had that plugged-up feeling in your ears? You know, when it happens mid-flight, during allergy season or after a nasty cold? That uncomfortable pressure can make sounds feel muffled and ...

Dear Doctor K: My left ear often gets plugged up. I cough, clear my throat, close my nostrils and blow. Nothing helps. I don't like to bother my doctor with what seems like a silly problem, but it's ...

NORTH ATTLEBORO - For swimmers and bathers, tiny amounts of water that find their way into the ear can be a bothersome irritation. Health Enterprises Inc., a locally-based niche health-care product ...