The Ringing is Constant

My right ear has been plugged since late last night. This happens to me every once in a while and I get over it, but when it's plugged I go nuts. You would think the world would be quieter or something, but that isn't the case. Instead, my world shrinks and becomes infinitely louder.

Throughout the day there has been a constant ringing in my ear. I've heard every breath I've taken today. Every chew of lunch, every sip of water, every pump of my heart. The air through my sinuses has echoed in my head each time I went up or down the stairs.  

I couldn't hear the people next to me over the thumping of my pulse.

It's smothering.  Consuming.

Hopefully this clears up soon.