Elara pinched her nose. She blew gently. At first, nothing happened. Then, with a soft pop , her left ear opened. The relief was instantaneous, like draining a swimming pool from her head.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for any health concerns or before starting a new treatment.
"First," her mother said, "Try to equalize the pressure, like you would on an airplane. Take a deep breath, pinch your nostrils shut, and close your mouth. Now, try to gently blow the air out of your nose."
"It’s the Eustachian tubes, honey," her mother said calmly over the phone. "They connect your middle ear to the back of your throat. When you're sick, the mucus and inflammation block the tube, trapping air and fluid. You need to open them up safely."
Nasal sprays or oral pills (like pseudoephedrine) shrink swollen nasal passages to allow ears to drain.
Elara pinched her nose. She blew gently. At first, nothing happened. Then, with a soft pop , her left ear opened. The relief was instantaneous, like draining a swimming pool from her head.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for any health concerns or before starting a new treatment.
"First," her mother said, "Try to equalize the pressure, like you would on an airplane. Take a deep breath, pinch your nostrils shut, and close your mouth. Now, try to gently blow the air out of your nose."
"It’s the Eustachian tubes, honey," her mother said calmly over the phone. "They connect your middle ear to the back of your throat. When you're sick, the mucus and inflammation block the tube, trapping air and fluid. You need to open them up safely."
Nasal sprays or oral pills (like pseudoephedrine) shrink swollen nasal passages to allow ears to drain.
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