What to do if your ears are blocked: a simple way to cope with the unpleasant sensation

Probably, all or almost all people have ever experienced the sensation of blocked ears, which one cannot call pleasant.

This situation can occur in the case of illness, flying in an airplane or even riding in an elevator. It is often associated with an increase or decrease in pressure outside the ear, which as a result becomes different from the pressure inside the Eustachian tubes.

How to deal with ear congestion

There are several ways to help solve the problem of ear congestion.

Yawn

When you yawn, you open your mouth and swallow air. These actions—swallowing and moving your mouth—help equalize pressure.

Move your jaw

Jaw movement also helps open the Eustachian tubes and reduce pressure.

Drink some liquid

Swallowing equalizes the pressure inside your ears, but sometimes this technique doesn't work. In this case, try drinking while holding your nose.

Chew some gum

Chewing gum promotes saliva production and improves swallowing. In addition, the jaw does not remain in a static position during chewing, which will certainly help you out if your ears are blocked.

Blow up a balloon

The pressure created by inflating the balloon will help free up your ears.

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• 9 June 2024

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