How to cure a clogged ear?

Have you ever experienced the horrors of a clogged ear? The feeling of being underwater even when you’re on dry land? Well, fear not, my friend. With a little bit of humor and some handy tricks up your sleeve, we’ll have your ears unclogged in no time.

Common Causes of Clogged Ears

Before we dive into the remedies for clearing out those pesky ears, let’s take a look at why they get clogged in the first place. Some common causes are:

Wax buildup
Air pressure changes
Sinus congestion
Swimmer’s ear
Allergies
Cold or flu

Home Remedies to Cure Your Cloggy Ears

Now that you know what might be causing your clogs, let’s delve into some DIY methods that can help clear them up. Of course, if none of these tips work after repeated attempts ‘swallowing air‘, then it’s best to seek professional medical assistance.

Olive Oil

The oil from olives is great for cooking and wonderful for unclogging ears too! Simply warm up some olive oil until it’s slightly tepid before using an eye dropper to put two drops in each ear canal every night before heading off to bed.

Note: Don’t do this during daylight hours unless your aim is looking like an oily creature slipping around all day long.

Nasal Irrigation/Spray

If allergies or sinusitis has resulted in blocked eustachian tubes:

Dissolve one teaspoonful salt firm (preferably sea salt) in one pint (two cups) lukewarm distilled water.
Pour solution into Neti pot filled.
Tilt head forward over sink; with mouth open & breathe through mouth only (didn’t see that throat?)
Insert spout into one nostril & tilt the pot until solution reaches the back of your head.
Solution will flow out of other nostril and also drain from mouth

Be sure to spit out any remaining fluid after flushing, blowing nose gently afterward (fingers crossed that there’s no nasal fluids on clothes though).

Chewing Gum

Ever heard of the gum swallower’s discotheque techniques invented in medieval times during the gold rush era for curing ear problems? Yes, it is believed that clogged ears can be opened with chewing gums or vigorous gum-chewing activities.

Steamy Showers

In addition to feeling absolutely heavenly and indulgent every once in a while, steaming showers can actually break up mucus obstructing your inner passages. Simply turn up the heat in your bathroom as hot as you can get it – almost sauna style if you feel like going full-on-DIY-spa day- then breathe in deeply through your nose for roughly fiveminute intervals.

If results are not apparent after several attempts but sinus headaches have developed along with reduced level hearing (until finally all sounds sound like one continuous beep)then book an appointment with ENT-specialists!

Prevention: What You Can Do To Maintain Good Ear Health

Now that we’ve covered how best to treat clogged ears when they plague us, let me give some pointers on how maintain our “ear hygiene” so we’ll hopefully avoid future blockages:

Avoid sleeping on just one side consistently
Never use cotton swabs inside your ear canal!
Obtain silicone swimming earplugs before hitting public pools/ beaches
Limit/double-check decibel levels before attending concerts or festivals
Take care of colds and flu as soon as symptoms start appearing.

In Conclusion

It’s important to note that everyone should prioritize taking good care of their bodies and should always consider seeking professional guidance if the issue persists. But with these home remedies, you can efficiently unclog your ears while having fun, perhaps even making it a party trick while at it! With clear hearing newly rediscovered, take on the world with confidence – or just put on some tunes to properly jam out to.

Dane Raynor

Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!