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How to Relieve Ear Congestion Ear congestion is generally described as a blockage in the ear canal. This congestion can be experienced in many ways, including dizziness, and is sometimes linked to sinus problem, cold, or allergies.
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Plugged Ears You may suffer from plugged ears from flying on a plane, from swimming in a pool, or as a result of a cold or the flu where you had congestion. It can also be caused by earwax building up, Whatever the cause for the congestion and blockage, you want to do your best to get rid of it. Not only can you have difficulty in hearing properly, but it can also interfere with your ability to get that feeling out of your ears for good.
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The complex link between depression and hearing loss The cause-and-effect relationship is unknown.. Hearing loss is the third most occurring condition in older adults. Presbycusis, the most common form of hearing loss, typically occurs gradually. It is characterized by loss of the highest frequency consonants and trouble filtering background noise.
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Auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on health Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) occurs when loud noise damages the working of the inner ear and causes hearing loss. It can be the result of a one-time exposure to an intense impulse sound, such as an explosion, or by continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time. Roughly 20% of adults in the US, about 48 million people, report some degree of hearing loss. At age 65, 1 out of 3 people have hearing loss. (1) According to the American Tinnitus Association, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and tinnitus is currently the number one service connected disability of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Ear Congestion â Causes and Treatment for Congested Ears It is beneficial to know how to clear ear congestion, especially if pain and swelling is involved. There are a variety of ways that ear congestion relief can be achieved. Listed below are some simple techniques that can reduce ear congestion and pain. Steam. An effective way of clearing ear congestion is to breathe in steam.
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Hearing loss - how it affects people Hearing loss refers to reduced hearing, which can be caused by a variety of factors. It can either be congenital or acquired later on in life. It can range from mild hearing loss to profound hearing loss. Hearing loss can affect personal and work life. Hearing loss can affect a person in three main ways: fewer educational and job opportunities due to impaired communication. social withdrawal due to reduced access to services and difficulties communicating with others. emotional problems caused by a drop in self-esteem and confidence.
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- Treating Airplane Ear or Congestion Caused by Pressure. 1  1. Treat blockage in the inner ear, often called airplane ear.. 2  2. Try to yawn or swallow. 3  3. Take antihistamine prior to the flight.  4. Use earplugs to filter the air pressure changes.
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Hearing loss and Nasal congestion Hearing loss occurs when you have difficulty hearing sounds in one or both ears. Nasal congestion is a stuffy nose, and can be accompanied by blocked ears, sore throat, and more. Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
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4 Common Types of Hearing Problems Red flags: Hearing loss with fullness that's accompanied by significant pain could be otitis externa, or swimmer's ear, an infection of the ear canal that carries sound to the eardrums. The infection is typically caused by water in the ear, which breaks down the skin and provides a breeding ground for bacteria.
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Sinus infection can cause clogged ears, ear pain and temporary hearing loss Sinus infections and other health effects. Aside from ear pain and dizziness, a sinus infection can also cause temporary hearing loss. Sinus-related hearing loss occurs when the infection spreads to the ears, specifically the middle ear. Hearing can become affected if inflammation puts pressure on the ear drum.
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Noise The effect of noise on hearing can be temporary or permanent. Temporary deafness is often experienced after leaving a noisy place. Although hearing recovers within a few hours, this should not be ignored as it is a sign that continued or regular exposure to such noise could cause permanent damage.
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Ear Congestion â Causes and Treatment for Congested Ears Ear congestion relief can be as simple as applying a warm towel to the face and/or ears. Warm a towel or washcloth may reduce ear congestion. This method is especially soothing if the ear congestion is accompanied by pain. Ear Drops. Get rid congested ears by using ear drops.
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Sinusitis Sinus infections can also cause middle ear problems due to the congestion of the nasal passages. This can be demonstrated by dizziness, a pressurized or heavy head, or vibrating sensations in the head. Post-nasal drip is also a symptom of chronic rhinosinusitis.inus infections can also cause middle ear problems due to the congestion of the nasal passages. This can be demonstrated by dizziness, a pressurized or heavy head, or vibrating sensations in the head. Post-nasal drip is also a symptom of chronic rhinosinusitis.
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Head Congestion Symptoms There are many unpleasant head congestion symptoms that one may suffer from. The symptoms are usually short-term, but while they last, they make one's life miserable. Head congestion occurs due to a seasonal allergy, use of certain medications, exposure to certain chemicals, smoke, air pollutants, etc.
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Sinusitis Sinus infections can also cause middle ear problems due to the congestion of the nasal passages. This can be demonstrated by dizziness, a pressurized or heavy head, or vibrating sensations in the head. Post-nasal drip is also a symptom of chronic rhinosinusitis.
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Ear Disorders A variety of conditions may affect your hearing or balance: 1  Ear infections are the most common illness in infants and young children. 2  Tinnitus, a roaring in your ears, can be the result of loud noises, medicines or a variety of other causes. Meniere's disease may be the result of fluid problems in your inner ear; its symptoms include tinnitus and dizziness. Ear barotrauma is an injury to your ear because of changes in barometric (air) or water pressure. Some ear disorders can result in hearing disorders and deafness.
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Nasal congestion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels. It is also known as nasal blockage, nasal obstruction, blocked nose, stuffy nose, or plugged nose. Nasal decongestants target the discomfort directly. These come as nasal sprays, inhalers, and as oral pills. Nasal congestion has many causes and can range from a mild annoyance to a life-threatening condition.
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Why is My Hearing Muffled? If you have an outer ear infection or a middle ear infection, your ears may be filled with a fungal or bacterial infection. This will likely temporarily affect your hearing and may make your hearing sound muffled in the affected ear.
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- Chest congestion is the accumulation of excess fluid and mucus in the lungs. A person suffering from chest congestion may experience cough, chest pains and difficulty breathing. Severe chest congestion is audible and can be heard as a crackling in the chest. Chest congestion can be caused by post-nasal drip, bronchitis or pneumonia.
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Ear Congestion â Causes and Treatment for Congested Ears A variety of medical conditions (allergies, viruses, colds and upper respiratory infections) can cause fluid to collect in the Eustachian tube and/or middle ear, leading to congested ears. Ear congestion symptoms may include: muffled hearing, pain, inflammation, discharge, swelling and/or itching.
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Summit Medical Group Web Site Colds, allergies, asthma, chronic rhinitis, infections, and polyps can cause prolonged nasal obstruction that interferes with the sense of smell. Ask your ear, nose, and throat specialist about treatments for or ways to manage nasal obstruction. If it is untreated, the damage to your sense of smell can be permanent.
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- Tinnitus may be heard when there is a temporary conductive hearing loss due to ear infection or due to blockage of the ear with wax, or may be associated with any other cause of conductive hearing loss. Tinnitus is typically associated with the fluctuation in hearing that occurs with Meniere’s disease.
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- Most commonly, tinnitus is associated with sensorineural hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea or hearing nerve, or both. Age-related ‘wear and tear’ in the inner ear is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss. It can also be caused by exposure to loud noise and Ménière's disease. Less commonly, tinnitus is associated with disorders causing conductive hearing loss. This type of hearing loss occurs when sounds can’t pass freely into the inner ear – usually because of a blockage or problem in the outer or middle part of the ear.
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- ear image by Connfetti from Fotolia.com. Blocked or congestion ears are typical with a head cold due to the excess amount of mucus in the body. Mucus can settle in the nose, throat, chest and ears, and the accumulation tends to disappear as a head cold improves.
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Top 6 Home Remedies For Ear Congestion Do swallowing process again and again to get relief from ear congestion. Sometimes the blockage is due to air in your inner ear caused due to air travel or something else and doing swallowing process releases that air. You can also chew a chewing-gum to get rid of ear congestion.