How to Resolve the Feeling of Ears Being Blocked or Muffled?

The sensation of ears feeling plugged may be related to reasons such as cerumen impaction, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and otitis media, and can be resolved through general treatment, medication, and surgical treatment.

1. Cerumen Impaction: This is relatively common in daily life, mainly caused by excessive cerumen secretion and obstruction in excretion, which subsequently blocks the ear canal, leading to symptoms such as ear plugging and muffling. One can clean it by themselves or go to the hospital for professional doctors to remove it using instruments.

2. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: During activities such as diving or flying, due to the imbalance or even significant difference in pressure inside and outside the ears, patients may experience Eustachian tube dysfunction, causing discomfort such as ear plugging and muffling. Generally, this can be alleviated by chewing gum or pinching the nose and blowing.

3. Otitis Media: When personal hygiene is neglected or the body's immunity is low, individuals are susceptible to invasion by external pathogens, leading to otitis media, which can cause symptoms such as ear plugging, muffling, tinnitus, ear pain, and fluid drainage from the ear canal. Generally, ofloxacin ear drops and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ear drops can be used under medical advice for relief. When necessary, surgical methods such as tympanostomy and tube insertion, and tympanoplasty, can be used for treatment and improvement. Medication must be strictly used according to medical advice, and cannot be taken without authorization. Patients should visit the hospital to seek help from professional doctors.