Clogged Ringing Ears and Prevention

Hearing a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears? Suspect you have tinnitus? Don't panic, that's the first piece of advice. You might just have clogged ringing ears .

Clogged ringing ears are common when you have an ear infection, ear wax build up, or you might experience this when you have a cold or an allergic reaction that causes inflammation inside your ear. If you have clogged ears, usually the ringing attacks are temporary and will eventually go away after the blockage or obstruction is removed. This can also happen if you have cochlea damage tinnitus, people usually get it from scuba diving, or swimming pool accidents. Water can get into your ears along with small foreign objects that may block your ear canal, and cause buzzing sounds in your ear. It's always advisable to have your clogged ringing ears checked by a doctor to determine the cause.

There is no cure available yet for tinnitus but there are some simple home remedies can also alleviate clogged ringing ears. Most of them are herbal oil drops that dissolve wax buildups and help smoothly drain out the excess. Consult your doctor if you plan to use one, or help you find a non-ototoxic remedy. Not all alternative treatments work for every person and proper research about a remedy is important. Some medications like aspirin can also cause clogged ringing ears, therefore, question to your doctor if the medications you are taking can cause tinnitus.

If you have an ear infection, your clogged ringing ears may likely be caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube in your ear. This is common for those who have otitis media. Have it treated by your doctor, where usually a medicated drop is applied to the infected ear. After that, you can usually have clogged-free ears in a week or two.

Clean your clogged ringing ears carefully and regularly to avoid wax buildup. Use soft cotton buds. NEVER use hard, sharp, pointed objects. Make this a regular hygienic routine to prevent tinnitus due to clogged ears. DON'T poke anything into your inner ear as you might damage your ear drum, which can cause hearing loss.

If you still suspect that there's still a wax buildup or a foreign object (e.g. an insect) in the inner canal, go to your doctor and have your clogged ringing ears checked and cleaned by professional hands. Usually, the doctor will apply medication and irrigate your ears to remove any foreign material in it.