Compression in the ear usually arises due to changes in pressure, such as when traveling by plane or climbing a hill, for example. However, it can also occur when the ear gets clogged with water or wax, or during an allergy crisis.
If the ear is clogged with water, after the pool, for example, see the step-by-step to get the water out of the ear.
Some simple tips to unzip the ear can be:
1. Yawn a few times
Yawning helps the air move within the ear canals, balancing the pressure and decompressing the ear.
To do this, simply imitate the movement of yawning with your mouth and look at the sky. It is normal that during the yawn, a small click is heard inside the ear, which indicates that it is decompressing. If this does not happen, the process should be repeated as often as necessary.
2. Chewing a chewing gum
Chewing a chewing gum moves several muscles of the face that allow to eliminate the excess pressure inside the channels of the ear.
This technique is quite simple and can be used not only to decompress the ear, but also to prevent the ear from being compressed during a vision trip, for example.
3. Drink water
Drinking water is another way to move your face muscles and balance the pressure inside your ears.
To do this, you should put water in your mouth, hold your nose and then swallow, tilting your head back.
4. Hold the air
Another way to open the ear canals and balance the pressure that causes the compression is to inhale deeply, cover the nose with your hand and try to let the air through the nose, while holding the nose.
How to decompress the ear with wax
To decompress the ear that has wax should be allowed to run water in and out of the ear during the bath and then wipe with the towel. However, swabs should not be used as they may push the wax further into the ear, increasing the risk of infection.
When this procedure is performed 3 times and still the ear is still clogged should consult the otorhinolaryngologist, as it may be necessary to do a professional cleaning.
