It was caused during descent on an airplane ride. I have tried several methods, but nothing has worked. Any suggestions?
2007-01-20 07:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by Jack 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Swallowing activates the muscle that opens the Eustachian tube. You swallow more often when you chew gum or suck sweets, so try these, especially just before and during descent.
Yawning is an even stronger activator of the muscles.
Avoid sleeping during descent, because you may not be swallowing often enough to keep up with the pressure changes.
The most forceful way to unblock your ears is to: pinch your nostrils; take in a mouthful of air; use your cheek and throat muscles to force the air into the back of your nose, as if you were trying to blow your thumb and fingers off your nostrils. You may have to repeat this several times before your ears pop.
Decongestants shrink internal membranes and make your ears pop more easily. Ask your pharmacist for some. However, avoid making a habit of using nose sprays, because after a few days they may cause more congestion than they relieve.
2007-01-20 08:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close your mouth, hold your nose and exhale gently. This procedure should release the pressure on your ear drums.
2007-01-20 08:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either chewing gum, or yawning has always worked for me.
2007-01-20 08:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by aahhdahh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew gum, Blow your nose, Suck real hard, change altitude/compression.
2007-01-21 08:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Out on a limb returns 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold your nose, close your mouth and blow as hard as you can
You may want to try a decongestant too and then when it kicks in, try the "blow" thing i mentioned
2007-01-20 08:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swallow with your mouth closed.
2007-01-20 08:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. NoneofYourbusiness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋