NATURAL HOME REMEDY FOR CLOGGED EARS

A clogged ear can indicate fluid build-up in the ear, especially if the person already has a cold or flu. This can increase the risk of developing an ear infection.

Clogged ears can disrupt the balance, affect hearing, and also cause pain and discomfort. Both internal and external factors can trigger the condition.

Causes Of Clogged Ears

• Barotrauma
• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
• Presence of a foreign object like cotton inside the ear
• Swimmer’s Ear
• Smoking

Symptoms Of Clogged Ear

• A sensation of pressure in the ears
• Decreased hearing
• Muffled hearing
• Earache
• A feeling of fullness in the affected ear
• Ringing in one or both ears
• Loss of balance or dizziness
• Ear pain
• Cough

1. Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. These activities of tea tree oil can help reduce inflammation inside the ear and fight the infectious microbes that could be clogging your ear.

You Will Need

• 4-5 drops of tea tree oil
• Hot water
• A large bowl

What You Have To Do

1. Add four to five drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of hot water.
2. Lean towards the bowl, with the affected ear facing the steam from the water.
3. Cover your head with a large towel or blanket to prevent the steam from escaping.
4. Do this for 10 minutes.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this 1-2 times daily.

2. Vicks VapoRub

Vicks VapoRub contains eucalyptus oil and menthol that possess both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This may help clear clogged ears caused due to inflammation or infection.

You Will Need

Vicks VapoRub (as required)

What You Have To Do

1. Take a little Vicks on your fingertip.
2. Apply it behind the affected ear.
3. Leave it on overnight.
4. Alternatively, you can also put some Vicks in a bowl of hot water and allow its steam to enter your ears.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this once daily.

3. Gargle Salt Water

Gargling with water (with/without salt) may help prevent upper respiratory infections. It can also help ease symptoms of nasal congestion and clogged ears associated with a cold or flu.

You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon of table salt
• 1 glass of warm water

What You Have To Do

1. Add a teaspoon of table salt to a glass of warm water.
2. Mix well and gargle with the solution.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this multiple times daily.

4. Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol can help prevent cerumen impaction. This, in turn, can prevent clogging of ears.

You Will Need

3-4 drops of rubbing alcohol

What You Have To Do

1. Put two to three drops of rubbing alcohol with a dropper in the affected ear.
2. Tilt your head and blot your ear with a tissue

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this once a day

5. Passive Techniques

If you are in an airplane or traveling to a hill station and your ears are blocked, some passive techniques may help:

• Yawning – Let out a yawn until you hear a pop in your ears. It will clear the pressure built up inside your ears.
• Swallowing – Swallowing can also help clear blocked ears in an elevated area.
• Chewing – Chewing gum can also help.
• Valsalva maneuver – Take a deep breath and pinch your nose soon after. Exhale from your nose with your mouth closed. This is the Valsalva maneuver that can help in popping blocked ears.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can heal chronic suppurative otitis media. It also possesses antimicrobial properties. These properties can help with a cold or flu that may have contributed to your clogged ears.

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of distilled water
• A dropper

What You Have To Do

1. Mix one tablespoon each of apple cider vinegar and distilled water.
2. Using a dropper, pour three to four drops of the solution in the affected ear.
3. Cover the ear using a cotton ball and tilt your head to the opposite side.
4. Stay in the position for about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the cotton.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this 1-2 times daily.

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