But, if you think about it, it all depends on the reason that caused this congestion.
Reasons for concern
Ears can become blocked for several reasons:
- chronic, purulent, or acute otitis media (otitis media);
- inflammatory processes in the Eustachian, auditory tube (Eustachitis), as a result of sinusitis, rhinitis and other diseases of the respiratory tract;
- vascular diseases accompanied by changes in blood pressure (hypotension, hypertension);
- penetration of water into the open canals of the outer ear;
- non-observance of hygiene of the auditory canal;
- circulatory disorders of the inner ear, which leads to a deterioration in the nutrition of the auditory nerve.
Symptoms of congestion in the ears
Consider the symptoms of congestion in the ears, in accordance with concomitant diseases:
- otitis media - (purulent discharge, headache, ear pain, rise in body temperature);
- turbootitis, eustachitis - (swallowing saliva causes ear pain, hearing impairment, tinnitus);
- vascular diseases - (irregular, rapid heartbeat, a sharp change in body position, simultaneous congestion of both ears);
- disruptions in the functioning of the auditory nerve - progressive gradual hearing impairment.
Separately, we can say about the turbo otitis of pregnant women.
This unpleasant condition develops in pregnant women against the background of hormonal, natural processes.
Ear congestion treatment
As we have already said: ear congestion treatment is carried out in accordance with the reasons that caused this condition. 
Due to the fact that the cause of the painful condition can be various and diverse factors, first of all, detailed and accurate diagnosis is needed.
The otolaryngologist, after conducting the appropriate diagnostic procedures and examining the anamnesis, will find out the need consultations of some other specialists of highly specialized medical specialists (neuropathologist, cardiologist and others).
Remember that medication for ear congestion can only be prescribed by an otolaryngologist!
Treatment of ear congestion of an infectious or inflammatory origin is carried out in accordance with the following scheme:
- drainage of the middle ear;
- removal of organic obstacles (water, sulfur plugs, purulent formations);
- treatment of the ear and nasopharynx with an antiseptic and antibacterial solution;
- vasoconstrictor drugs and corticosteroids are sometimes used;
- taking symptomatic drugs (anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic).
It is important that medications are taken under the supervision of the attending physician, otherwise the infection may spread to the brain tissue and complete hearing loss (deafness).
In case of hearing loss as a result of neurological or cardiovascular disorders, the appropriate treatment is prescribed by narrowly specialized specialists:
- a neurologist or cardiologist.
Sulfur from the ear canal is removed quickly and painlessly, on an outpatient basis and with the use of special draining devices.
Physiotherapy treatment for ear congestion can help shorten therapy and recovery times:
- electrophoresis;
- pneumatic massage;
- UFO;
- UHF.
What to do if your ear is blocked at home
Self-treatment at home consists of two main parts:
- at normal body temperature;
- with increased.
All manipulations with the auricle should be carried out with extreme caution.
At normal body temperature, your procedure will be as follows:
- clean the ear canal with a cotton swab;
- make a small vatnub turundochka from a cocktail tube;
- soak it in a saline solution (one glass of clean (boiled) water + one teaspoon of salt);
- squeeze out excess solution;
- gently insert the turunda into the ear canal;
- Cover the inflamed ear with a warm cloth (a bag of salt);
- wait, lying on your side, for about an hour and a half (the stuffed ear should be on the bottom).
At elevated body temperature, proceed as follows:
- drink antipyretic drops (take pills);
- DO NOT clear a blocked ear (do not use alcohol or warming compresses;
- use an iodine-saline solution (a glass of boiled ox + table salt (one tsp) + two or three drops of iodine);
- rinse your nose with this solution;
- in case of severe ear pain, call an ambulance immediately.
Please note that home treatment for ear congestion is an extreme measure that cannot replace the full, qualified help of a doctor.
Take care of yourself.
Be healthy!
