Its sticky consistency traps dirt and other pollutants, act as a lubricant, and because it naturally falls out of the ear canal on its own, serves as a natural self-cleaning agent. Normally, earwax is the body’s way of protecting the ear. Here are four of the most common reasons why your ears might feel clogged or plugged up: Why is sound muffled when there doesn’t appear to be anything inside your ear canal? The causes can range from the completely harmless (earwax) to allergies to more insidious conditions like anxiety disorder or Meniere's disease. There are times when you purposely plug your ears-think fingers or earplugs-and then there are, well, other times when your ears feel clogged for no good reason.
