{"id":2138,"date":"2021-01-14T11:14:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2021-01-14T11:32:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:32:32","slug":"tips-to-relieve-ear-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/tips-to-relieve-ear-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to relieve ear pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Anyone who has gone scuba diving, flown on a plane or driven through the mountains is familiar with that uncomfortable plugged-up sensation that signals your ears need to pop. But do you know why this occurs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Within the ears are small passageways called the Eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the middle ear to the upper throat near the nose. They help regulate air pressure as well as allow fluids to drain to prevent barotrauma<\/a> and infection. Some conditions can disrupt the function of the Eustachian tubes, causing uncomfortable pressure in the ear and other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some common causes of pressure in the ears and how to find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hollow cavities in the skull that produce mucus are called your sinuses. These pockets can become congested due to a viral infection or allergies, causing a range of symptoms including pressure in the ears. You can relieve sinus congestion<\/a> and ear pressure by\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n A middle ear infection is also known as otitis media, and involves fluid becoming trapped behind the eardrum, resulting in ear pressure, pain, fluid drainage, fever and temporary hearing loss. Treat a middle ear infection<\/a> by\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swimmer\u2019s ear is an infection of the ear canal known as otitis externa. This type of infection occurs when water becomes trapped in the ear canal, triggering excess moisture and an overgrowth of bacteria. Swimmer\u2019s ear can be treated by\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\nSinus Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Middle Ear Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Swimmer\u2019s Ear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Change in Altitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n