Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Clogged ears can be caused by external factors like changes in altitude but are ...

Piracha, MD Clogged ears can be caused by allergies, blocked eustachian tubes, earwax build-up, and more. Treatment typically ...

But what if my ear feels like it's clogged up with wax? Can I clean inside it, then? Only if your doctor tells you to. A buildup of wax can lead to pain, hearing loss, and ringing in the ears.

Open earbuds are starting to pop up everywhere, because they’re the closest thing to one size fits all. Open-ear earbuds are also touted as safer, since you’re not completely blocked from the ...