Learn More About The Causes, Symptoms & Treatment For Clogged Ears Hearing Loss

It can be frustrating when your ears feel clogged - as though there were cotton in your ear canal, or pressure from liquid that isn't going away. And since we now know you should never insert cotton swabs into your ear canal because it can push wax further in and cause more blockage, it's hard to know what you can do to alleviate the problem. The thing is, if your clogged ear sensation is not because of wax, it can be an indication you've developed conductive hearing loss.

Find out how to tackle this problem by reading this article by Nano Hearing Aids titled Clogged Ears Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

This is where you can find everything you'll need to know about conductive hearing loss, as well as different types of treatments depending on the different types of underlying causes. You can also learn about preventive measures, too.

UNDERSTANDING CLOGGED HEARING LOSS

Nano Hearing Aids' insightful article explains that sensations like a feeling of fullness or of cotton in your ears, as well as muffled sounds, a ringing in your ears, and/or ear pain or discomfort, can indicate conductive hearing loss. This is a condition in which sound waves between your outer ear and eardrum (middle ear) are not being conducted properly, interrupting the signals to your brain.

Understanding the causes of this condition can lead to the best course of treatment and prevention.

Common causes of conductive hearing loss include: 

• Earwax Buildup
• Fluid in the Middle Ear
• Ear Infections
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, and
• Altitude Changes

Some of these causes can be temporary while others will require help from a healthcare professional.

According to UNC School of Medicine data, Conductive hearing loss accounts for between 5 to 15% of all hearing loss. The condition is not reserved for the elderly but can affect all demographics. The only way to know for sure if your clogged ear sensation is due to conductive hearing loss is to consult a healthcare professional who may recommend a hearing test from an audiologist.

THE BENEFITS OF OTC HEARING AIDS

“When you feel like your ears are stuffed with cotton, or you’re not quite catching words, this could be a sign of conductive hearing loss,” says a spokesperson for Nano Hearing Aids. “For adults 18-plus with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, over-the-counter hearing aids can be a beneficial solution. They’re accessible online, budget-friendly, and can amplify sound to the necessary level.”

Adjusting to any type of hearing loss can be a challenge, but if you're coping with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids may be all you need for necessary sounds to be adequately amplified. Nano's CIC (completely-in-canal) Digital Recharge OTC Hearing Aids are designed to sit comfortably in your ear for a nearly invisible hearing device and are available to you without a prescription.

They come with a portable charging case that can power your devices for up to 12 hours at a time, and simple push-button controls which make it easy to adjust your hearing aids, even if you struggle with swollen fingers or arthritis. Starting at just $297, Nano CIC Digital Recharge OTC Hearing Aids are a cost-effective alternative to prescription hearing aids, which can range from $2,000 to $4,000.

BROWSE THE FULL LINE OF NANO HEARING AIDS FOR YOUR BEST OPTION

Nano Hearing Aids carries a full line of OTC hearing devices, each with their own benefits and features. The newly introduced Audacity RIC (receiver-in-canal) hearing aids, for instance, are app-controlled, Bluetooth-ready devices that enable you to take calls and stream audio directly through your hearing aids, much like the way earbuds function.

The sporty First Ear Plus ITE is another model of OTC hearing aids from Nano Hearing Aids that actually look like earbud headphones, and begin at the same budget-friendly price point the CI