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• Chew a large stick of gum. We are talking Bubblicious, not Stride. The chewing movement should be loud enough to open the throat and balance the pressure in the ear. If you have nothing to chew on, do a fake chewing action, as if you were literally taking a bite so big that you can't chew, literally.

Suck on hard candies or lozenges. Similar to chewing gum, sucking on a hard candy, a mint lozenge, or any other lozenge can help balance pressure. Don't chew - this is not candy! - it's sucking the candy for a while to create the pressure effect.

Drink a large glass of water. Drinking water is a combination of many of the above effective techniques in one movement. Pour yourself a large glass of water, tilt your head back to correct the position of the ear canal and take a large sip to help balance the pressure in your ear. If done correctly, you should feel clear and less uncomfortable.

If there is water in your ear, be very careful with applying pressure with your fingers. When you step out of the water and feel uncomfortable at the sensation of water pressure, you can use gravity by bending your body sideways so that the blocked ear is parallel to the ground. Put one finger in your ear - not in your ear - push and release repeatedly - as if you were clearing the toilet with pressure. This can help change the pressure in the ear and clear the ear, or change the pressure enough to drain water from the ear.

• Never put your finger in your ear. Your goal is not to try to make the water come out, you are just trying to change the pressure. Poking a finger deep inside the ear can damage hearing.

Perform the Valsalva maneuver. It sounds complicated, but the trick is actually quite simple. The principle of the Valsalva procedure is to create equal pressure on the atrial tap by gently exhaling.

• Cover your nose, close your mouth, and try to gently exhale through your nose. This will open the ear, balance the pressure and return the ear to normal.
• The movement must be very gentle. The Valsalva maneuver does not require vigorous movements; If done too hard and too often, this can irritate and inflame the ear canal, making it harder to clear.
• Some people find it helpful to bend over for the procedure. Bend down as if you were trying to touch your toes to stretch. Another way is to try the Valsalva maneuver, then release your hand covering your nose and take a deep breath. Continue doing two alternate movements while bent over to help relieve pressure and unclog ears.

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Part 2 of 3: Reduce congestion

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   Don't hesitate to call your doctor. If your ears are constantly clogged, you may have a more serious sinus problem causing persistent inflammation. You need to see a doctor; Your doctor may recommend you take over-the-counter pain relievers, nasal sprays, or antibiotics. Meanwhile, you can take steps to relieve ear pain or ear infections.

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   Purchase a prescription hearing aid device. If you still cannot clear your ears, talk to your doctor about a catheter. This device helps to balance the pressure inside and outside the eardrum, allowing the ear to clear. Although it is expensive and requires prescription, a doctor can prescribe it because of its effectiveness.

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   Wash your sinuses often. If your sinuses are blocked with a cold or an allergy, your ears can become clogged and out of balance. To treat this, you need to treat a blocked sinus by washing your sinuses gently and often with warm salt water. Using the directed sinus cleanser is a safe and effective method, but remember to keep your tools clean and in proper use to avoid infections and other complications.
   • Nasal cleaners are widely used and can be used with slightly distilled water to wash them. Tilt your head over the sink, pour water into one nostril, allowing it to run through your sinuses and out into the other nostril. The first time washing your nose can be difficult, but it really does soothe blocked sinuses.
   • If the sinuses are heavily congested and cannot be treated with water, changing the pressure is enough to alleviate the congestion and reduce the feeling of congestion in the ear. This is worth a try.
   • Be sure to rinse the bottle after each use and use only distilled or sterile water to avoid getting harmful bacteria into your body.

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   Take an antihistamine or decongestant before symptoms get worse. Take the initiative to protect yourself from sinus congestion and ear congestion. If you have frequent sinus problems, don't wait until the pain and pressure are felt in your ear to try to clear your ear. Try to prevent it first by treating sinus problems with over-the-counter medications.

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   Soak in a tub of lukewarm water. If you are sick and want to clear your ears, go to a tub of warm water, lie down, and cover your ears with water. Tilt your chin back and swallow it hard a few times to see if you can clear your ear in this way. The change in pressure can help balance the ear, and the hot steam can also help relieve congestion. After stepping out of the tub still feeling clog, bend your body to the side so that your ears are parallel to the ground and apply pressure with your fingers as described above.

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   Blow your nose gently. In essence, blowing your nose is like a version of the Valsalva maneuver, but with the added benefit of helping to reduce congestion. Cover one nostril with a tissue and gently blow the other nostril. This helps balance the pressure in the ear.
   • It is important to be gentle. Blowing your nose too hard can make the condition worse, push the blockage into the ear canal and make you feel more congested. You need to be very gentle.
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Part 3 of 3: Using home remedies

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   Gargle hot salt water. Try to use water as hot as you can stand it without burning your mouth. Add a teaspoon of salt to a glass of water and stir. Rinse mouth several times, rest for 1 minute after each mouthwash. Rinse your mouth out of the water and rest for at least 30 minutes before trying again.

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   Try clearing the ears with a mixture of vinegar and alcohol. If you think that the pressure in the ear is caused by a buildup of wax, it may be helpful to clear the ear first and then try the suggestions in this article. Here's how to do it:
   • Mix 70% vinegar and isopropyl alcohol in equal proportions. This solution will loosen the earwax and help keep the ear from clogging.
   • Gently tilt your head to one side and place a few drops of the vinegar solution into your ear using a medical dropper.
   • Still tilt your head for a while, then return to the same position. You should feel the vinegar dripping down and out of your ear. Repeat with the other ear.
   • Wash your ears with a little water. Although the vinegar solution will evaporate thanks to the alcohol, it's still a good idea to rinse with water. Tilt your head to the side, use a dropper to place a few drops of water in your ear, then slide it down to let the water drain.

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   Eat something really spicy, like jalapeno. Chili doesn't taste very pleasant, but it will definitely cause mucus to flow (peppers are famous for reducing mucus buildup). Blow your nose and move your jaw when your mucus starts to drain. You can hear an explosion in the ear.

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   Try craniosacral therapy. Developed in the first year of the 20th century, spinal relaxation therapy aims to rebalance the "natural rhythm of cerebrospinal circulation". Although widely used for many disorders, this therapy can be helpful in correcting pressure imbalances in the ear canal that cause ear blockage.
   • Many people believe that spinal relaxation therapy is unproven. However, if you need an alternative therapy, there is no harm in getting tested.

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   Try acupuncture. Acupuncture can be used to treat everything from ligament pain to stiff jaw, and even ear infections. Go to an acupuncturist and tell them your problem if you've tried all of the tips in this article and still can't clear your ears. advertisement

Advice

• Frozen foods can help. For example, you can try frozen ice cream or yogurt.
• Yawning, even shouting, can help.
• Gently pull the tip of the ear and rotate it.
• Swallowing can also help. Chewing gum will make this much easier by stimulating saliva production.
• Yawn and use the Valsalva procedure (cover your nose and gently exhale through your nose).
• Gently breathe through your nose while holding your nose. Be careful not to breathe too hard, otherwise undesirable effects may occur.
• If you have persistent ear obstruction or hear obstructive sounds (only you can hear them), it could be a sign of a sinus infection or a sinus infection.
• Gather a lot of saliva in your mouth and swallow it, though it sounds disgusting. This may or may not help.