Have you ever felt like your ears were clogged? This condition certainly makes you feel uncomfortable and interferes with your activities. Blocked ears can be treated in certain ways or by taking ear medication. However, you must know the cause first.
Ear problems, such as feeling clogged, can be caused by several things. Among them are sinusitis, colds, allergies, disorders of the eustachian tract, or due to changes in altitude when boarding an airplane. To understand more about the various causes of ear congestion, you can listen to the reviews below.
Sinus Blockage
The sinus cavity and ear canal are connected inside the head. As a result, blockage in the sinuses, which is usually accompanied by nasal congestion, can affect the pressure inside the ear.
Blocked ears due to sinuses can be relieved by:
- Exhale the air from the nose gently. The trick, close one nostril and exhale air through the nose.
- Spray a saline nasal rinse to help loosen mucus, or place a warm compress on your face several times a day.
- Take pain relievers, such as paracetamol, to relieve earaches.
- Take decongestants or use nasal sprays to help relieve sinus congestion and ear congestion.
- Keep your head straight. Slouching with your head down will only increase the pressure on your ears.
- Avoid extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold), as they can exacerbate ear problems.
Having a Cold
When a cold, the nose will usually be blocked due to an inflammatory process in the airways associated with the ear canal. When the inflammation from a cold subsides, the symptoms of blockage in the ears and nose will also subside. If the ears still feel like they are blocked when the cold has subsided, you can treat it in the following ways:
- Relieve clogged ears by swallowing, yawning, or chewing sugar-free gum.
- Take a deep breath and exhale through the pinched nostrils with your fingers and mouth closed. If you hear a 'plop' sound from inside your ear, then you have succeeded.
- Taking blocked ear medications, such as decongestants and topical steroids for the nose, or using ventilation tubes. You are advised to consult with your doctor first.
Stacking Kshit Tear
There are two ways that can be done to overcome the ear like blockage due to the buildup of dirt.
First, the doctor can give you ear drops to help soften the earwax, making it easier to come out and clean. After 1-2 days since the ear drops, gently spray warm water into the ear. Then, tilt your head to let the water drain out. Finally, dry the external ear canal with a clean towel.
The second, the doctor will remove the dirt using a small curved tool (curette), and a suction device.
entry Air
Watery ears usually don't require special ear medication, and will heal on their own in a few days. If you experience this condition, you are advised to keep your ears dry by not swimming or diving, wearing a head covering when bathing, not using earplug when listening to music or watching videos, and taking paracetamol if the ear hurts.
Ride Pplane or Bis in Dlevel Thigh
Usually, ears that feel like they are clogged when we get on a plane, will go away on their own. But if you feel uncomfortable, try yawning, chewing gum, sucking on sugar cubes, drinking water, or covering your ears with special plugs.
If the ear still feels like it is blocked or even becomes painful after applying the various ear remedies above, consult a doctor immediately. Maybe the doctor will recommend you to an ENT specialist (ear, nose, throat) if your condition is serious enough. The doctor will provide appropriate treatment and treatment according to the disorder you are experiencing.