ears are clogged and itchy?
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Itchy ears can sometimes be due to an infection or a sign that one is developing. Bacteria and viruses can cause ear infections in conjunction with a cold or flu. Infections can also occur if someone has water trapped in their ear or a buildup of earwax.
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Smelly ears could lead to otitis, which is an infection. Most ear infections are caused by inflammation from allergies. It's this inflammation that allows the overgrowth of yeast or bacteria—and the resulting smell, notes Ann Hohenhaus, DVM, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.
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An ear mite infection will cause your cat's ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation, so your pet's ears may well look red and inflamed.
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Earache is not the most common symptom of seasonal allergies and is usually an indication of sinus congestion or an ear infection. Earache can also occur when the membrane lining of the Eustachian tube in the middle ear becomes inflamed as it reacts to pollen.
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Earwax blockage. Contact dermatitis caused by irritants such as hydrogen peroxide, water, ear drops (both prescribed and over-the-counter), or excessive ear cleaning. Food and seasonal allergies. Eczema, the name for a group of conditions that cause patches of the skin to become red, itchy and inflamed.
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ear pain or full feeling, trouble hearing; headache; or. cold symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough, sore throat.
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However, when the mucous lining is inflamed, the Eustachian tube is not able to fully open, interrupting the drainage of fluid. This causes the sensation of 'blocked ears'. Aside from the feeling of blocked ears or difficulty hearing, you may also notice other symptoms such as ringing or buzzing in the ears.
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Flaky skin inside the ear canals is usually a symptom of eczema, which is easily treatable. Eczema can be an itchy, irritating and downright painful condition, but it can seem even worse when it appears in sensitive areas of the body, such as inside the ears.
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Ears can become infected during a cold, allergy or upper respiratory infection. Tubes in the ears can get clogged with mucus and other fluid. When fluid presses on the eardrum, it causes ear pain, swelling and redness.
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Ear mites. Though extremely tiny, ear mites can be a big problem for dogs, especially younger ones. One sign your dog may have mites is a crusty, blackish-brown ear discharge, which often looks like dried shoe polish. Other signs include scratching and head shaking.
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['Mineral oil. Try dripping mineral, olive, or baby oil into your clogged ear. ... ', 'Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide otic. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide otic can also be dripped into your ear. ... ', 'Over-the-counter ear drops. ... ', 'Ear irrigation. ... ', 'Warm compress or steam.']
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Scratching and rubbing at the ear(s) and head shaking are common signs. You may also notice an abnormal odor from the ear or see redness or swelling. Most ear infections in adults are caused by bacteria and yeast, though ear mites are a common cause in puppies.
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Dry ears can have many causes. It can be as simple as not being able to produce enough earwax or cleaning the ears too much. Dry ears can also be linked to skin allergies, and to other dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. In most cases, it can easily be treated.
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The skin inside your ears can itch because of an allergic reaction. A beauty product like hair spray or shampoo could be the culprit. So can products that have nickel, like earrings. Plastic, rubber, or metal you put inside your ears, like earbuds or a hearing aid, can also cause a rash called contact dermatitis.
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The ears are vulnerable to contact dermatitis because you may use skin care or hair care products that irritate the skin. Some perfumes, cosmetics, and earrings (especially those made from nickel) can also cause contact dermatitis. Symptoms of contact dermatitis behind the ear include: dry skin.
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If you notice your dog scratching their ears or shaking their head more often than usual, dragging the side of their face along the carpet or furniture, smell a bad odor from the ear, or see redness on their inner ear flap or in their ear canal, they could have an ear infection. What's causing the itch?
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Earwax buildup. Wax is your body's way of cleaning dead skin cells and dirt out of your ears, but too much of it can make them itch. Don't be tempted to try to remove the buildup with a cotton swab. That pushes the wax deeper inside, where it can get stuck. Instead, try over-the-counter ear drops that break up the wax.