Fullness of the ear, while a seemingly minor problem, can drive you up the wall and make you feel helpless, even if it is temporary. Three primary reasons can lead to fullness of the ear: wax blockage, ear infection and ruptured eardrums. Depending on why you have a feeling of fullness in the ear, the individual cure will vary.

Otitis Externa
Otitis externa, often referred to as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the ear canal, the opening that carries sound to the eardrums. The infection usually occurs as a result of excess water in the ears, which breaks down the skin in the canal and makes an easy pathway for bacteria or fungi to enter into the body. Otitis externa may also develop when pus from a middle ear infection drains into the ear canal, according to KidsHealth, an information website sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. Symptoms of otitis externa include ear fullness and pressure, pain, discharge and hearing difficulties. Otitis externa is usually treated with eardrops that contain antibiotics. Oral steroids may also be administered to reduce inflammation. In more severe cases, oral antibiotics will be given and pus will be drained from the ear by a physician.