Thick, sticky mucus is the enemy. A hot shower or a bowl of steaming water with a towel over your head loosens the glue-like consistency. Drink 2-3 extra glasses of water than normal to keep secretions thin.
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A topical nasal spray (like oxymetazoline—Afrin) shrinks the tissue at the opening of the Eustachian tube. Limit use to 3 days to avoid "rebound congestion." Oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine) work systemically but take longer. The Muffled World: Why Your Ear Clogs When
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