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What Causes Sensation Of Blockage In Ears?
Question: One of my ear got blocked and there is not much pain in ear. Its like vaccum created in ear from past 1-2 days.
Brief Answer:
Possible Eustachian tube blockage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
This could be possible Eustachian tube blockade.
This could have resulted from a sinus infection or cold or ear infection either in the present or in recent past.
Blocked Eustachian tubes often get better on their own.
You may be able to open the blocked tubes with a simple exercise. Close your mouth and hold your nose, and gently blow as if you are blowing your nose. Yawning and chewing gum also may help.
You may hear or feel a "pop" when the tubes open to make the pressure equal between the inside and outside of your ears.
In case if the above manoeuvres do not show improvement, you need to consult an ENT surgeon for Otoscopic and Eustachian tube visualisation and further therapeutic guidelines.
Post your further queries if any.
thank you.
Possible Eustachian tube blockage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
This could be possible Eustachian tube blockade.
This could have resulted from a sinus infection or cold or ear infection either in the present or in recent past.
Blocked Eustachian tubes often get better on their own.
You may be able to open the blocked tubes with a simple exercise. Close your mouth and hold your nose, and gently blow as if you are blowing your nose. Yawning and chewing gum also may help.
You may hear or feel a "pop" when the tubes open to make the pressure equal between the inside and outside of your ears.
In case if the above manoeuvres do not show improvement, you need to consult an ENT surgeon for Otoscopic and Eustachian tube visualisation and further therapeutic guidelines.
Post your further queries if any.
thank you.
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