Causes And Clogged Ear Remedy
There can be several reasons for a clogged ear. In order to unclog it, it is important to zero in on what the reasons could possibly be. If you are an avid swimmer, this could very well be the reason why your ear has clogged. Sometimes, swimming consistently underwater for long periods of time can result in this phenomenon. The constant presence and pressure of the water in and around the ears can result in the ear closing due to the water traveling too far inside. This also does not come out easily and can sometimes stay for a week or even longer stretches of time. The same thing can also happen to divers. This would be due to the sudden change of pressure that causes the ear to block. Sometimes, the simple act of swallowing hard and with a large gulp can result in this sort of ear pressure loosening up and the ear opening with a pop. This will also result in a warm water trickle coming out of the ear, which may even feel ticklish, as it is a sensation that you may not have felt before. Sometimes, it is easier to force this water out of the ear too. This can be done by standing on the leg which is on the same side as the clogged ear and hopping about a bit. This may help to dislodge the water that is trapped in the inner recesses of the ear. Sometimes, an air bubble could also have formed, thus rapping the water inside the ear. This may also burst due to the jumping about.
Other reasons for a clogged ear could be a severe cold that has blocked the sinuses. When the sinuses are blocked, they tend to become inflamed. This inflammation can press against the ear canal and lead to a temporary blockage. This will automatically come out when the cold and congestion recede with time. It is possible to loosen this blockage by taking regular steam inhalations to which a bit of eucalyptus oil has been added. Another reason for an ear getting clogged is taking a flight, or going up an elevator at a very high speed. This also results in a sudden change in ear pressure and can result in a blockage that may last a while. The best solution for this is to leave it the way it is and it will take care of itself with the passage of time.
