# Help, my ear is plugged

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-ear-is-plugged/101982>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [April 5, 2002, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-ear-is-plugged/101982 "2002-04-05T12:24:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![rubes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@rubes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rubes)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2002, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-ear-is-plugged/101982/1 "2002-04-05T12:24:09Z")

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I had a head cold a week and a half ago, and I seem to be over it, although my left ear is still plugged. Holding my nose and blowing gives me an occasional pop, but doesn’t clear the tube. I’ve q-tipped way beyond recommendation.

I could certainly use some doper suggestions  
rubes