Blocked Ear - cannot hear much - how can I unblock it?

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I have had a blocked ear for over a week. It started with ear pain, which went away after a day, then stayed very very blocked. I thought it would go away, as I had it about 4-5 weeks ago and it just went again, but this time it is showing no signs of letting up. At night it is worse, and seems to effect my other ear a bit too. It is very muffled, and is making things hard to hear. My Dp also said I am mumbling as I canont hear how loudly I am talking, so he is constantly saying pardon to me, and me to him!

I can hear my spine creaking and myself swallowing ang myself talking, all of which is horribe. If there is other noise like radoi on, other people talking, I am struggling to hear what is being said.
I have tried to get a Drs appt for today but nothing but urgent appts only. My brother and his tibe of little ones are coming up this afternoon and I am very worried that I will not be able to involve myself as much as want, hear what is being said, appear to be too quiet. It is starting to get me down!!!

Any ideas on how to unblock it?

Hi I'm 23 my ear blocked while I was bathing & gives so much pain what could be the problem please help. Can it be sinus?