How can I stop guns from hurting my ears?
610685
During training, or any time you go to the range in the military, for that matter, hearing protection is required. Combat, of course, is a different scenario. Believe me, you don't want anything to interfere with your hearing when you need to listen for orders in the middle of a firefight. But, like I said, during training or qualification, earplugs are a must.
186278
you should see your ear doctor. if you get cold it gets worse if you wash your hair and keep it wet it happens more.don't listen to loud music. hight operating machines affects. the important advice try not to listen to it which will annoy you you have to think there is nothing in your ears so you will not think of it. a safe remedy put drop of olive oil in the ear  it will help
442328
If you feel more comfortable that way, why not? I recommend you get some earplugs instead of cotton -- they will work better and are safer. You can buy them at big drugstores, in the safety equipment section. They are cheap.
55790
Pinch your nose and it wil equalize your ears. Also chewing gum and yawning helps
657406
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!
811922
Not much.  The pillow *might* help a little bit, but the phone book I would think would serve the purpose of destroying the bullet as much as possible so it could not be matched to the gun's barrel as easy.  \n\nA 2 liter soda bottle will help a little bit.  \n\nNow none of these will even come close to a good quality silencer, but may help a little bit.\n\nCome to think of it, I seem to remember a movie where a guy shot a lady with a gun that had a silencer on it, thought the pillow.  (What was the point? Muzzle flash maybe?)\n\nI think it will effect muzzle flash more than sound.
1045072
There's a water/alcohol/borax thighy called "Swim-Ear".  Put some drops inthe ear, I think.  Ask the pharmacist. (It's over the counter and cheap)
109550
You may be pushing the Q Tip in too far.  It is dangerous to use stuff like that to clear your ears with, as if you do go in too far you can perforate/break your eardrum.  You could even push the wax in further causing more problems.  Believe me, as someone who is hard of hearing, you don't want to go down that road...it's no joke truly.\n\nIf you need to loosen earwax use warm olive oil and if that doesn't work, arrange to have your ears syringed by a doctor or nurse.  If you are still having problems now, then I truly think you should seek medical advice.\n\nPlease take care...you cannot replace your hearing. (hearing aids are no substitute for natural hearing)
178867
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!
1039012
the water that gets trapped in your ear is really bad.. normally your ear works its magic and the water drips out, but if you cant get it out use an alcohol solution that will rinse the ear and then evaporate\n\nNEVER use a Qtip.. cause you can seriously hurt your inner ear
102826
Go to the doctor.  It could be an infection and with tubes that can cause deafness.  Hope you feel better soon.
416369
the reason your ears rang when you shot the gun was maybe you had a ear infection
1087996
Guaranteed cure:  Get an ear bulb at the drug store.Make a bowel of hot soapy water and use a bar of Ivory soap and make the water very soapy. Lie on you side and squeeze  the hot soapy water into your ear and let it set 10 minutes. Do the same with the other ear.\nRepeat this twice a day for 3 days. Then on the 4th day, use a shower hose and warm water to flush out your ears. I did this when I was young and never needed it done again!
980521
Ok the cut open potatoe and cigarette smoke may both work but DO NOT under any circumstances put oil in your ear canal.  It will never come out without having your ear completely irrigated by an ear, nose, and throat specialist.  Peroxide is one thing because it's not going to cling to every surface in your ear but do not use oil.\nHeating pads and some ibuprofen or similar pain reliever will work quite well.  Trust me I've gone 20 yrs avoiding getting tubes in my ears because of ear infections.  If you have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow, ride it out with the heating pad and pain reliever and you'll be fine.  Without the pain reliever, you'll have a pretty sleepless night but the doctor will better be able to see what's going on inside your ear.  I wish you well.
870027
Ear candles are a safe way to go - buy a Hopi candle, insert end into ear and light (other) end..!  Wait till the flame gets down to the line and remove, put it out and look inside at the wax it has drawn up from your ear canal - yuk!  It is pleasantly warming and you don't have to put anything chemical into your ear either.\nGood luck - can you hear me now??!
792518
Sorry to tell you this, but I bet your eardrums are just fine. Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent due to nerve damage in the cochlea. Prevent further damage by turning down the volume. If you can feel the bass, it's too loud. Stop using your ipod or walkman, and wear earplugs if you go to a concert or work in a noisy environment. You will still be able to hear the music at a concert if you do this, as well as prevent further damage.
1060171
I recommend a real gun, but don't shoot em.\n\nShoot up in the air to scare em