Hi,im new to these boards and I hope someone can help me. Not quite a month ago I had problems with a stopped up nose alot,so one day I was blowing my nose and my ear popped and I think it hurt somewhat,sorry dont quite remember. But,gradually ever since I have had hearing problems in my left ear,when I first noticed the problems it didnt quite bother me all that much but it has gotten gradually worse. My ear hurt off and on a few weeks back but now it doesnt hurt that bad except for a slight dull pain and I still have bad hearing in my left ear. What could be the problem?,i am going to the doctor tommorow but I am still concerned. Any help would be greatly appreciated