6/11/2023 0 Comments Pop a lock![]() You may want to try the Valsalva or Toynbee maneuver after using a decongestant. ![]() If you use an OTC nasal decongestant, it’s best to avoid taking it for more than 3 days in a row. ![]() Unclogging your nasal passageways can help with clogged ears. Placing it on your face may also help ease sinus pressure in the case of a sinus infection, a condition that can lead to feelings of fullness in your ears. Holding a warm washcloth or covered heating pad against your ear may help reduce pain if you have an ear infection. However, you may want to try both to determine which method works best for you. A small 2017 study indicated that the Toynbee maneuver may be less effective than the Valsalva maneuver. Toynbee maneuverįor this technique, pinch your nostrils closed with your fingers while swallowing. This generates pressure in the back of the nose, which may help open the eustachian tube. Next, blow air gently through your nostrils. Try to keep your cheeks neutral or pulled in rather than puffed out. Pinch your nostrils closed with your fingers. Try “yawning” every few minutes until your ear pops. Open your mouth wide while breathing in and out. If you can’t yawn on cue, try a fake yawn. Yawning also helps open the eustachian tube. Opening the eustachian tube allows pressure to equalize in your middle ear, causing the popping feeling.Ĭhewing gum or sucking on hard candy can also help activate this response. This tube connects the middle ear to the back of your nose. When you swallow, your muscles automatically work to open your eustachian tube. Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman Swallowing
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