These remedies are generally safe for quickly unblocking your ears. An over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant or a warm compress can help equalize pressure in the middle ear. If your ears still won’t pop ...

Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...