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SO if your reading this chances are you have fluid in your inner ear that won't drain. I let my allergies get away from me this year as I normally don't get symptoms. It was building up but I didn't catch on to what was happening and then I did some serious tree trimming in the yard and got a mega dose of pollen. My only symptom was clogged ears and all the good things that come with it including dizzy spells...fun while driving.I went to a walk in and they said ya its swollen in there and prescribed a 10 day antibiotic and steroids, after finishing the medicine I had zero improvement so I called them back and they prescribed a second antibiotic, about 5 days into taking that I felt lousy and stopped taking it, especially after reading the side effects. Called my regular doctor and he prescribed an allergy medicine and suggested Flonase as well. The allergy pills made me feel like garbage all day, this went on for about a week until I gave up on it. I've talked to people with similar issues and getting tubes jammed in my ear or even worse getting a prosthetic tube put in scared the hell out of me. FINALLY I found this little guy, ordered Friday, got it Saturday, its now Wednesday and I'm 100% better! I used it a couple times a day, taking a small sip of water helps with swallowing. It feels kind of funny at first but the sensation passes in a few minutes and then you will feel draining in the back of the throat. I also used a neti pot to flush any blockage out and allow draining. I can't thank the creators enough. When I first found it online it said prescription only but I did a shopping search and there it was, not as cheap as I would have liked, but priceless in the end.

My ears wouldn’t pop after after a week of trying. I got this and after using it for a few days I was finally able to get my ears to stay open.

The product was visibly dirty from being used by someone else. There was no package, just the device in an open bag contained in the travel case with the instruction booklet. Even the batteries were already in the device. The residue inside of the nostril part was definitely not cleaned before shipment

I’ve always had issues with my ears while flying—I’d often be in great discomfort during landing, and my ears would feel clogged for ages after the flight. I was scared to use the ear popper but it works great when you use it proactively! I usually use it twice during the first 10-15 minutes after takeoff, and every five minutes or so for the last 30 minutes of the flight. It feels weird before you get used to it, but it prevents any pain and helps a lot with the clogged feeling after the flight. I feel awkward using it next to a stranger but it makes such a difference, I do it anyway. This has worked much better for me than earplanes, decongestants, or the valsalva maneuver.

Ok, normally don’t write reviews on products unless they deserve it. My son has bad allergies and typically get a lot of ear infections due to bad drainage and a small pallet. His ears have been dry, but we have been going through his allergy meds, and his ear still feels fuzzy. Doc says more allergy meds, nothing. Bought this because it’s really bothering him (not painful just fuzzy) after 4 or 5 weeks. I thought 150 bucks was expensive, but what amount won’t we spend on our kids. Get it in, open the box, directions are so simple I didn’t think it would work. We try it and poof, fuzzy is gone. He was so happy. On the first use, he said it hurt for a split second, like a little pinch while his ear regulated. He said it was more shocking or startling than hurt. I am so excited, it’s a struggle for him to fly because his ears don’t pop coming down. I can’t wait for this on the plane, if it works there like it did at home it’s gonna be a life saver.

When you can't hear out of one ear, you're miserable. You'll pay almost anything for relief. Unfortunately, Summit Medical (maker of the EarPopper) seems to be literally banking on that. This device looks and feel like it costs about $15 to manufacture. If you're comfortable supporting a company that gouges prices by 1,000%, I get it. Your ears deserve the relief.I haven't tried it, but Exercor makes a seemingly similar device (the Eustachi Eustachian Tube Exerciser) for $59 clams. Still quite expensive given the simplicity of the device, but if I could do it all again I would try the Eustachi first.That being said, what's done is done. I own a very expensive little Earpopper that works fairly well and I take it with me on every flight.It typically takes 2-3 uses for me, before my eustachian tubes feel open again. If things are really bad, I'll squirt a little Flonase in my nostrils first, then use the Earpopper, with the hope that some of the Flonase will sneak into my eustachian tubes and help reduce the inflammation at the source.Good luck to you!

Sometimes my ears would get so painful on plane rides from the change in pressure and this device helped me so much! It relieved 90% of the pain I was experiencing! Amazing product. Thank you.

I've had no hearing in my left ear for almost 2 weeks...I'm at my wit's end which is why I decided to try this "ear-popper" hoping my problem would be solved. I've gone through allergy medicine and now am on amoxycillin but I don't feel like my problem is improving. Keep in mind this ear-popper is returnable! It's a huge investment that did not work for me. I plugged my hearing side nostril, pressed the button while swallowing (easier said than done), felt like my hearing was even more fuzzy and waited...nothing. After 5 minutes you're supposed to do it again (both sides mind you) but, again, I felt no relief. I gave this a shot for a few days while deciding it might be doing me more harm than good. I have yet to go to the doctor but I did go to a clinic so I'm wondering what my next move could be at this time...maybe patience!