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What Causes Pressure In The Ears Upon Laying On One Side Of The Body?
Whenever I ve been laying on the side and resting either my left or right side of the head on my pillow I experience a weird feeling in my ear after a while (some form of pressure building up). When I then lift my head off the pillow my ear plops and it keeps me awake. Thanks in advance
Pressure on the ears upon laying on it occurs commonly when you have sinus infections, allergies or common cold/influenza. The Eustachian tube may get blocked for a while & you may feel discomfort or pressure building. To get relieve run a humidifier in your room, breathing exercises are helpful, lie horizontally for relieve. You can take antihistamine or decongestants.
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Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pressure In The Ears Upon Laying On One Side Of The Body?
Hello, Pressure on the ears upon laying on it occurs commonly when you have sinus infections, allergies or common cold/influenza. The Eustachian tube may get blocked for a while & you may feel discomfort or pressure building. To get relieve run a humidifier in your room, breathing exercises are helpful, lie horizontally for relieve. You can take antihistamine or decongestants. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician