Ear block can be treated with certain over-the-counter medications containing decongestants or antihistamines. The other way is by removing the trapped fluid which is causing the blockage. Valsalva maneuver technique by holding the nose, keeping the lips closed, and blowing out forcefully can help unclog the blocked ears.
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Why do our ears feel full or clogged when we are in a closed room?
Query: Hello doctor, Why do our ears feel full or clogged when we are in a closed room? Are these because of air pressure and ambient noise? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rather than a closed or open room, this is related to outside and inside ear pressure. There is an air cavity in our ear called a middle ear, and there is a membrane which separates this cavity from the external environment called a tympanic layer. So, there is air o... Read Full »