Since the tubes connect to your throat, you need to decongest the nose first. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal spray (like oxymetazoline) or an oral decongestant (like pseudoephedrine). Warning: Don’t use nasal sprays for more than 3 days, or you risk rebound congestion.
There’s a unique kind of frustration that comes with a head cold. Your nose is stuffy, your throat is sore, and suddenly—your ears feel like they’ve been packed with cotton. clogged ear cold
Blowing with both nostrils blocked shoots mucus backward into your Eustachian tubes, making the clog worse. Blow one nostril at a time, gently. Since the tubes connect to your throat, you
Think of this tube as a tiny pressure-release valve that connects your middle ear to the back of your throat. Its job is to drain fluid and keep air pressure equal on both sides of your eardrum. There’s a unique kind of frustration that comes
Sounds are muffled. Your own voice echoes in your head. You might feel a little dizzy or off-balance.
Steam is a natural decongestant. Take a hot shower, or lean over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head for 5–10 minutes. The moist heat helps thin mucus and relax the swollen tissues around the tubes.