Bunged up ear

Sounds to me as though you have an Inner Ear infection(Otitis Media).
Olive oil, nutmeg oil or even engine oil will not help, you NEED to see your Doctor PDQ to get antibiotics.
This is the only way you will get your ears better.
Let it go too long, and the infection will get worse, you could end up with complications.
One good side, you won’t be able to hear your other half nagging you, or the RDC staff giving you their lame excuses.