i have had this hard ball in my ear for like 2 years now, it wont go away, is there anything i can do
134804
it is a calcium deposit. it is quite normal. a small procedure can remove it.
434418
Its been going on too long...SEE A DOCTOR!!!!!
265728
being that it is wax I am assuming that it is malleble.  So why dont you just take a pencil or something and start gently scraping at it until you get a good hold.  When its stuck to the pencil/whatever start gently pulling.  Be sure not to poke too strongly or forcfully.  You do not want it to get stuck farther or destroy any part of the ear. Also, be sure it is a  skinny object, using your finger is only gonna make it worst.
288652
This could be a symptom of an inner ear infection. See your doctor immediately.
30508
Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
71054
I was recently ill and had an infection and fluid buildup in both ears that caused intense pressure.  I tried chewing gum and making myself yawn to get them to pop. I even went for a drive to a ski resort hoping the change in altitude would make them pop but nothing would work.  My doctor told me that I would just have to let nature take it's course and to wait for the fluid subside.  I couldn't stand not being able to hear or the feeling the pressure caused so I asked my pharmacist if he could recommend anything.  He suggested I take Claritin or the generic equivalent to help dry up the fluid.  I will say that it didn't take care of it over night but I believe that it did speed up the process.  Within a couple of days one of my ears began popping and a few days later the other ear did the same.  It took about a full week for them to go back to normal once I took the pills.  \n\nKeep in mind that I don't work in the medical field.  I am simply relaying what worked for me in a similar situation.  I also had a friend with the same ear problem and she put drops of rubbing alcohol in her ears.  She claimed that that method worked for her.  I hope this helps and I'll keep my fingers crossed that your ears will be popping soon!
415109
By cleaning your ears with a ear bud, you tend to push back the wax which may form a lump and then becomes difficult to remove without syringing after having turned it soft with paraffin or similar ear drops.  The sound that you are hearing now is most probably because of the wax impaction.  The second likelihood is that there is some water which has gone inside your outer ear and until it flows out or siphoned out the problem may persist.  You can try rolling a corner of your hanky and insert a corner into your affected ear and let it remain there for a minute or two.  If there is water out there, it would be brought out by the capillary action created by the corner of your hanky.  If these are not the causes, it could be ASOM for which antibiotics would be required along with clearing of the blockage of the Eustachean tube that connects the ear with your throat.  It gets blocked owing to sore throats and that will have to be managed.
438580
If it's been that long and it hasn't gone away, it's probably infected.  You should go to the doctor to have them take a look.
507005
try putting some astringent on a Q-tip and rub the black head it will help dry it out and just make sure you do it every so often to keep it clean my husband gets them to it does not mean you don't keep them clean you just have a little more oil in your ear then most people
351802
Go to doc and have it frozen off.  You can do it yourself, there is a product that will do the same thing.
317833
Go to a vitamin shop, like GNC, Vitamin Shop etc. They have these weird little things called ear cones. You place them in your ear and light it on fire, it sucks out the wax. I have done this a few time and it is odd. Be carefull not to burn your head!
201113
could be a condition called rosacia see a skin doctor or your  doctor to be referred  good luck from ---BIG-EARS--
580037
Place a cotton ball on your ear and lie on your side so the water can drain out.  This may take some time, so you may wish to take a little nap or watch a T V show\nGood luck\nHope
333481
Yes I have , don't be like me.Go to the doctor and get it taken care of .  I now have no hearing and that ear.this is not something to play around with .
48675
maybe your have an ear infection.\nit can cause everything you discribe.\ni would call a doc. just to be sure
461694
Whatever you do, don't dig around inside your ear or syringe the canal yourself.  Speak to your primary care provider and request another referral to another ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat specialist -- same as an Otolaryngologist).  I know you've seen one already but try it again.  The pain you feel is real.  Be prepared to describe the fluid.  Taking with you a specimen, as was suggested, is a good idea.  If you are again told that there's nothing wrong with your ear, be glad for that and make an appointment with your dentist to rule out dental involvement.
325136
EEK! I did  that at a concert when I was young. I think the worst of it was over in 2 days, but my ears had a slight ring for quite a long time after that.  Chances are you've done some permanent damage. You might want to go get a hearing test at a Ear/Nose/Throat doctor.