Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Why Are Your Ears Blocked? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & When to See an ENT
Ear blockages are painful experiences that always go hand in hand with ear pressure, problems with hearing, ear popping, and the need to unblock the ears. There could be various reasons behind the above conditions, and among them is the malfunctioning of the tubes joining the middle ear to the nasal pharynx. What Causes Blocked Ears These tubes help in maintaining air pressure in the middle ear and allow fluid to drain from there. They normally work when we swallow, yawn, or chew. If these tubes fail to function, then the air pressure builds up behind the eardrum. Some of the things that can interfere with their normal working are cold, allergies, sinus infection, and changes in altitude such as flights or going at higher altitudes. Some people suffer from this problem rarely, while others suffer from it all the time. Common Symptoms However, there is some degree of variation in the symptoms. The common symptoms include ● ...