I am glad to hear that. My mother used to do that to my ears when I was a kid, and anytime my ears get stopped up, or if they just itch a lot, I'll pour some peroxide in them, and let it fizz up a little, and it has always helped me. Same for if you in the pool and get water in your ears, and it just won't come out, peroxide will get it out.
I am glad it helped you. Hope you're feeling better today.