At any illnesses the person feels not so well. But even worse, when a cold stuffs the ear, and it is unclear what to do to solve the problem as quickly as possible. But viral diseases of the respiratory tract are often accompanied by a similar symptomatology.
Causes of stuffy ears with a cold
Man's rhinitis may appear for many reasons. We must not forget that the throat, together with the ears and nose, is united into a single system. It turns out that if the work of one organ fails, the rest suffer.
The auditory system consists of several basic parts. The middle ear is a cavity filled with air. Through the eustachian tube it is connected to the pharynx. With any negative effect on the Eustachian tube, the internal pressure in the ear changes, which is why the effect of congestion is created.
Of course, a small runny nose can pass without any consequences. To deterioration of hearing and sometimes even otitis can lead to severe swelling. That is why when the ears are stuffed during a runny nose, treatment should be started immediately.
Specialists distinguish two conditions when a person begins to hear worse - before and after the common cold. It is important to determine exactly when the unpleasant sensations began to appear - this will significantly speed up the treatment process.
How to treat stuffy ears with a cold?
There are some simple tips that can help reduce the difference in external and internal pressure in the ear, which will remove the stuffiness:
- The main thing that needs to be done is to clean the nasal passages. But you can not do it too much. The mouth should be open during the procedure.
- After releasing the nasopharynx from mucus, it is desirable to take medications that narrow the blood vessels. Use these medications should be strictly according to the instructions, otherwise there is a chance to face undesirable consequences.
- If you have a headache and a very sore ear, you can ask for help with ethyl alcohol. Bury it twice a day, a few drops.
- The pressure of the middle ear is normalized by a simple exercise. It is necessary to pinch your nose with your fingers and begin to exhale strongly until you hear a click. Then you need to swallow 5-6 times. If the result can not be achieved immediately, do not worry - the effect can only appear in five minutes. Approximately the same effect is produced by inflation of the balls.
What should I do if I have an ear after a cold?
If the unpleasant sensations in the ear appeared after the cold, you still need to do a lavage of the nasal passages. The most effective means in this case is salted water.
Prescription medication
Ingredients:
- salt - 1 tsp;
- water - 1 glass.
Preparation and use
Water should be boiled and allowed to cool. In a barely warm liquid, salt is added and mixed until completely dissolved.
This solution is considered effective even when the head starts to ache with a cold in the nose. You can apply it in several ways:
- Salted water is poured into a wide shallow plate, the head tilts and the liquid is pulled directly by the nose.
- The solution is typed into a syringe without a needle and then poured into the nasopharynx.
- You can use a small teapot.
In addition, today a lot of drugs are sold in pharmacies, in which sea water is used as a basis. They are also able to help clear the nose of mucus.
Precautionary measures
It should be noted that if during the rhinitis begins to lay their ears, washing is carried out very carefully, because the wrong procedure will only complicate the situation.
After this, vasoconstrictive drugs are inserted into each nostril. They should in no case contain boric alcohol. Otherwise, the pain will only increase.