Ear stuffiness is a common symptom of ear diseases, middle ear, inner ear, external ear canal diseases can be caused by the need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, after examination to clarify the diagnosis.
1. Middle ear diseases: chronic suppurative otitis media is common, in addition to ear stuffiness, there will be pus in the external auditory canal, hearing loss and other symptoms. Eustachian tube dysfunction leads to increased secretion of fluid in the middle ear, resulting in middle ear effusion, which can also lead to ear stuffiness.
2. Inner ear diseases: The most common inner ear disease that causes stuffy ears is Meniere’s disease, in addition to stuffy ears, there will be recurrent vertigo and fluctuating hearing loss.
3. Diseases of the external ear canal: Infections of the external ear canal caused by improper cleaning of the ear canal may lead to ear stuffiness. Cerumen impaction and cholesteatoma of the external auditory canal may also cause ear stuffiness and require outpatient cleaning of the external ear canal or surgical treatment.
If such symptoms occur, it is recommended to consult a hospital to identify the cause of the disease and under the guidance of a professional doctor for active treatment to avoid delaying the condition.