How to hold your breath in your ears

Closed breath in the ear is a common symptom, which may bring discomfort and trouble to people. This article will introduce some possible causes of closed ears and provide some solutions.

1、 Causes of closed ear

1. Pressure change: Sudden change of pressure may lead to closed ears when flying, diving or in high mountains.

2. Ear infection: ear infections such as otitis media and otitis externa may cause ear suffocation.

3. Cerumen embolism: too much cerumen (earwax) may block the ear canal, causing the ear to close.

4. Eustachian tube dysfunction: Eustachian tube is the pipe connecting the middle ear and nasopharynx. If its function is faulty, it may cause the ear to close.

5. Other reasons: Allergies, rhinitis, colds, etc. may also lead to closed ears.

2、 Coping methods of keeping your ears closed

1. Chewing and swallowing: Chewing gum or swallowing can help to open the eustachian tube and relieve ear stuffiness.

2. Pinch the nose and blow: Pinch the nose with your fingers, blow gently, and try to blow the gas into the middle ear to balance the air pressure.

3. Hot compress: apply hot towel or hot water bag on the ear to relieve ear discomfort.

4. Cleaning ear canal: if the ear is suffocated due to cerumen embolism, you can use mild ear canal cleaning fluid or go to the hospital for professional cleaning.

5. Treatment of ear infection: If ear suffocation is caused by ear infection, seek medical advice in time and receive antibiotics and other treatment.

6. Keep the nasal cavity unobstructed: treat rhinitis, cold and other diseases, keep the nasal cavity unobstructed, and help to improve the eustachian tube function.

3、 Medical advice

If the symptoms of closed ears last for a long time or are accompanied by pain, hearing loss and other symptoms, seek medical advice in a timely manner. The doctor will check and diagnose according to the specific situation and provide corresponding treatment suggestions.

When seeking medical treatment, formal medical institutions and professional doctors should be selected. For example, Beijing Tongren Hospital and Shanghai Fudan University Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital are well-known otolaryngology hospitals in China, with rich clinical experience and professional medical teams.

4、 Measures to prevent the ear from closing

1. Avoid the change of air pressure: When taking a plane, diving or in high mountains, you can chew gum, swallow and other ways to prevent your ears from closing.

2. Pay attention to ear hygiene: keep ears clean and avoid digging ears with sharp objects.

3. Prevention of ear infection: pay attention to keeping the ear warm, avoid water entering the ear, and prevent colds and other diseases.

4. Regular inspection: Ear inspection shall be carried out regularly to find and treat ear diseases in time.

5、 Summary

The obturation of air in the ear may be caused by a variety of reasons. By taking some countermeasures and preventive measures, we can alleviate the symptoms and prevent their occurrence. If the symptom lasts for a long time or is accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical advice in time. I hope this article is helpful to you.

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