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Can Blocked Ears With Momentary Relief From Popping And Muffled Hearing Be Cured?

My ears have felt blocked for a couple of months. I "pop" them by yawning, or holding my nose closed then blowing a little, but relief is only momentary. My hearing seems a bit muffled. I moved to the mountains In September 2013. I am wondering if this is just the way it will be for me now, or if it can be cured. thank you
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Hi....The symptoms you mention suggest that you may be having eustachian tube blockage. The eustachian tube is a tube which connects the nasopharynx (the part just behind the nose) to the ear. It may get blocked due to change in air pressure, common cold, allergy or infection in the nose. Rarely it may be due to more serious causes. You can try a nasal decongestant spray twice daily for about 5 days. If you don't improve, stop the spray (prolonged use may worsen the symptoms) and see an ENT specialist.
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Can Blocked Ears With Momentary Relief From Popping And Muffled Hearing Be Cured?

Hi....The symptoms you mention suggest that you may be having eustachian tube blockage. The eustachian tube is a tube which connects the nasopharynx (the part just behind the nose) to the ear. It may get blocked due to change in air pressure, common cold, allergy or infection in the nose. Rarely it may be due to more serious causes. You can try a nasal decongestant spray twice daily for about 5 days. If you don t improve, stop the spray (prolonged use may worsen the symptoms) and see an ENT specialist.