Have you ever suddenly experienced trouble hearing? Your ear ached and there was a popping sensation inside? Plugged ears can be not only annoying, but also painful. But before reaching for pharmaceutical solutions, you can try several natural ways to unclog your ears.
Clogged Ears – The Sinus-Ear Connection
Ear troubles are often caused by colds and allergies affecting your respiratory system. Your nose and ears are connected via the Eustachian tubes – when you get a stuffy nose and congested sinuses, this also disturbs your ears and makes you less able to equalize air pressure.
The most common culprits behind plugged ears are viral and bacterial infections and allergies, but too narrow Eustachian tubes can play a role in it as well.
Other reasons for having to deal with uncomfortable sensations inside your head include:
- Ear wax build-up (find instructions below on how to naturally remove ear wax)
- Changes in atmospheric pressure (for example, when travelling in a plane or when hiking or driving on high altitudes)
- Water accumulation inside the ear
Natural Ways for Getting Rid of Clogged Ears
Prevention first
Nip the problem in the bud before it escalates. Equalize the pressure in your ears (for example, when you fly) by:
- Chewing (gum)
- Swallowing
- Yawning
This will open up your Eustachian tubes.
Valsalva Maneuver
This is another great technique to normalize middle-ear pressure and can be performed any time and anywhere. It involves a moderately forceful exhalation against a closed airway.
- Pinch your nose so you close the nostrils.
- Breathe out as if trying to exhale through a closed nose. Don’t do it in a too powerful way or you might hurt your eardrum. There should be no pain involved.
- You might hear a pooping sound, which means the pressure has been relieved.
Adopt a Good Sleeping Position
Many conditions deteriorate over night and we wake up feeling groggy and run down.
- If you sleep on your back, use a few pillows to prop your head up and sleep in a semi-upright position. This will help with passage draining.
- According to The American Academy of Family Physicians, it also helps to lie on your side. This reduces pressure and enables your ears to unclog.
If you have trouble falling asleep, use this special technique to fall asleep in less than 1 minute.
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