I awoke yesterday with a blocked right ear. I have had my ears cleaned out before and used some olive oil (could get no ear drops) to try and clear it. There seems to be no wax build up. I now have mild pain and tinnitus in the ear. I have performed the valsalva maneuver and when I do it clears but then becomes blocked again. I have chewed gum and submerged my ear in hot water. I have drank glass upon glass of water with my head titled back. Nothing seems to clear it for more than a few seconds.