Any catarrhal disease can be accompanied by a number of complications. Not everyone knows how to evaluate and treat a particular symptom that appears after commonplace rhinitis or laryngitis. For example, what to do if you have stuffy ears with a runny nose?
Why lays ears
It is not surprising that there is an ENT doctor who treats immediately the ear, throat, nose, because all these organs are closely interconnected. The feeling of congestion after a runny nose can be easily explained by the physiological structure of the
inner ear. Maintains pressure in the inner ear a special element - the Eustachian tube. If this passage is narrowed or pinched, something like a vacuum with unchanged pressure arises in the inner ear. The problem with this condition is that the pressure in the inner ear does not agree with external pressure. In this case,
the eardrum is pressed. There is a feeling that we call none other than "laying ears with a runny nose." Similarly, ears can be stuffed after otitis media. If such sensations appeared during a cold or a viral infection, the most important thing is to understand what we are dealing with. Whether this is a banal physiological complication or a separate ear disease.
What to do if your ears are full
Coryza still not gone to the end? Then it is necessary to remove mucus from the nasal passages, to drip any drops of
narrowing vessels. After this, it is recommended to sit quietly or lie down for several minutes - wait for the action of the drug. Did not help? Then you can try to do a simple exercise. All you need is to hold your nose well with your hands and make an expiratory movement with force. Do not be surprised if it does not work out the first time. It is allowed to repeat several times. You should feel something like a pop, after which you will again hear sounds. There is another physical manipulation that helps if you have stuffy ears with a runny nose. A palm should be pressed firmly to a sore ear, and then sharply removed. Other respiratory movements that may be effective: blow through a drinking tube or inflate a balloon.
Treatment of an ear blocked for physical reasons
If a feeling of congestion appeared after a rapid rise on the elevator or riding the rides, to remove it, it is enough to yawn or make a strong swallowing movement. Often lays ears after bathing. This happens due to ingress of water. You can solve this problem by wetting your ear with a corner of a clean towel or a cotton swab. If only one ear is blocked, it is enough to shake your head vigorously several times. You can just as well wait for the water to flow naturally. It will take 7-10 minutes, but definitely no more than 20. Another way to get rid of an unpleasant feeling, no matter if your ears are blocked by a cold or for physical reasons, rinse your nose with water and salt. Of course, it is advisable to use sea salt for this procedure, but if it is not available, ordinary table salt is also suitable. Dilute a couple of pinches in warm water, suck in water with your nose so that it comes out through your mouth, spit it out.