This happened to me too, but in both ears. Hit my head, my ears clogged, then unclogged for a week, and then clogged back up again. At first they were 24/7, but gradually became less and less severe. I am now 2.5 months out from my hit and they still clog, but only when I am dehydrated and/or am doing something strenuous.

My guess is that it is an inflammatory response of some kind. I know that it feels maddening - it is probably the worst feeling in the entire world. Give it time, rest, etc.

One thing to note - do you have any thin, clear fluid coming from your nose, ears, or down the back of your throat? If so then you need to get checked by a neuro immediately, could be a CSF leak.

Also, you may have agitated your sinuses. Not sure if it is coincidence or not, but after I hit my head my sinuses started producing thick mucus in the back of my nose/throat which I am assuming accounts for the blockage that I still feel.

thanks for your input. it's coming up on two weeks now, and my hearing is still messed up pretty bad, but it seems to be improving slightly. things are popping and crackling more like when your ears clear up from a cold... the muffling is reducing some as well. hoping it clears up soon, otherwise i will let a doctor look at it.

If the symptoms do not subside, know that it is very possible that the pressure in your ear is du to a "displaced" vertebrae, mainly the atlas or axis (upper two neck vertebrae) which are also frequently involved in post- concussion-like symptoms (vertigo, headaches and neck pain).

Going to see a good chiropractor may be very usefull .