Clogged Ear Cold -

Since the tubes connect to your throat, you need to decongest the nose first. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) nasal spray (like oxymetazoline) or an oral decongestant (like pseudoephedrine). Warning: Don’t use nasal sprays for more than 3 days, or you risk rebound congestion.

Sounds are muffled. Your own voice echoes in your head. You might feel a little dizzy or off-balance. clogged ear cold

Think of this tube as a tiny pressure-release valve that connects your middle ear to the back of your throat. Its job is to drain fluid and keep air pressure equal on both sides of your eardrum. Since the tubes connect to your throat, you

Drink more water than you think you need. Water thins the mucus in your entire head. Run a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep to keep those membranes moist. Sounds are muffled