Why can lay the ear and how to deal with it?

Often we come across the fact that we suddenly have one or both ears pawned. This happens when climbing to a high altitude (for example, in an airplane or when hiking in the mountains) or vice versa, with a rapid descent into the ground, as in the metro. But there are other factors that can affect the stuffiness of the ears: a runny nose, water or disease.

In this article, we will talk about the most common causes of stuffy ears and ways to deal with this unpleasant phenomenon. As a rule, it does not cause painful sensations, but unpleasant emotions are present.

Why can lay the ear?

1. With pressure drops. This happens at high altitude or depth. The pressure inside the hearing organs is regulated by the Eustachian tube, but in this case it does not have time to adapt to external changes and the eardrum begins to press down on the tube, causing ear congestion.
2. Inflammation of the eustachian tube (eustachitis). It can occur as a consequence of a cold or runny nose. In this case, both adults and children can lay their ears. For treatment, you should always consult a doctor.
3. Hearing impairment associated with nerve damage. Main features: poor hearing in noisy places.
4. Craniocerebral injuries and disorders in the work of the heart.
5. Otitis, suffered as a child. After the illness, spikes are formed on the tympanic membrane, which ears will often pawn in adulthood.
6. The gray cork. It does not matter how often you clean your ears with special sticks. Sooner or later, the remnants of sulfur will collapse into a dense lump, which can only be extracted by ENT.
7. Water. After bathing and diving, water can enter the ear canal and lay it down. In this case, it is recommended to jump on one leg so that the liquid will flow out.

Methods of treatment

The fight against the stuffed ears directly depends on the reasons that led to the disease. For example, if you notice that you have a sudden loss of hearing on the plane, although others do not see this phenomenon, visit the doctor. Perhaps this is due to complications after a recent illness.

• First of all, you need to find out if the person was sick with otitis. Complications after this disease may not have any effect for quite some time, and only a qualified doctor will be able to detect them.
• If a person has problems with the cardiovascular and nervous system, in the first place, they must deal with their treatment. The ejaculated ear can be a consequence of disturbances in the work of the heart and brain and will go away by itself when the root cause is eliminated.
• To detect even minor hearing impairments, sometimes an audiogram is prescribed, the indicators of which help to determine abnormalities in the work of the ears and nerves.

Quick struggle with the stuffed ear

There are situations when it is not time or place to consult a doctor, and a blocked ear interferes with normal activities.

• If you know that this can happen to you in an airplane or metro, before dripping, dip into the nose vasoconstricting drops. But remember that in this way you can not use too often and it is better to consult a doctor about the causes of the phenomenon.
• If the ears are laid abruptly, for example, when lifting in a high-speed elevator, it will be enough to open your mouth. You can also close your nose and mouth with your palm and try to hold your breath.
• In addition, in such a situation, fast swallowing of saliva or drinking water in small sips can help.
• During diving or diving, the following method can help: pinch your nose with your fingers and try to push air through it. This will help not only to restore hearing, but also to overcome the pain that often arises in such situations.

In any case, the stuffed ears can be a symptom of a more serious disease than a simple sulfur plug. And if in addition to hearing loss you are in pain, a visit to a doctor should never be postponed.