They seem to do it more when I'm near a heat vent.
2006-12-19 22:48:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Alternative Names:
Barotitis media; Barotrauma; Ear popping; Pressure-related ear pain; Eustachian tube dysfunction
Treatment:
To relieve ear pain or discomfort, first attempt to open the eustachian tube and relieve the pressure. Suck on candy, chew gum, or yawn. Or inhale, then gently exhale while holding the nostrils closed and the mouth shut.
When flying, do not sleep during the descent. Frequently open the eustachian tube by these measures. Allow infants and children to nurse or sip a drink during descent.
Divers should descend and ascend slowly. Diving is dangerous during respiratory infections or allergies because barotrauma may be severe.
If self-care attempts are unsuccessful at relieving discomfort within a few hours, or if barotrauma is severe, medical intervention may be necessary.
Medications recommended may include decongestant nasal sprays, oral decongestants, or oral antihistamines. These medications may relieve nasal congestion and allow the eustachian tube to open. Antibiotics may prevent ear infection if barotrauma is severe.
If the tube will not open with other treatments, surgery may be necessary. An incision is made in the eardrum to allow pressure to equalize and fluid to drain (myringotomy). However, surgery is rarely necessary. Occasionally, tubes will be surgically placed in the eardrum if frequent altitude changes are unavoidable or if susceptible to barotrauma.
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2006-12-20 03:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sancira 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do! Either barefoot, or with socks AND slippers. I can not ever put on socks by myself, in any other case if looks like I'm wiping the flooring down. But yeah, frequently barefoot. I do it given that it is blank and yeah, this is a loved ones rule. It's additionally a signal of appreciate for me. Personally, dressed in footwear within is soiled and uncomfortable, and I rather are not able to. Even in anybody else's condominium, in which footwear are allowed. Plus, I like feeling the bloodless flooring beneath my toes. :D
2016-09-03 14:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air pressure. IF your house is cold then your ears are used to the cold air pressure. So when it gets warm its pops.
2006-12-19 22:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by AnnaDaAngel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have corn in your ears and the heat pops them. Clean your ears tonight. Be surprised. :)
2006-12-19 22:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by bkanastoplus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
common cold will make your ears pop
2006-12-19 22:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is manily due to earwax. i had those similar siutations. all you need to use a cotton tips to remove it.
2006-12-19 22:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by elaine.patton 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋