rmssw asked:
It must be one of the most annoying aspects of being sick with a cold or the flu. It constantly feels like I’m driving up a mountain and my ears need to pop, but they never do.
Sudafed works sometimes if the problem was just caused by sinus pressure, but more often than not, it persists, sometimes even after other symptoms of the illness go away.
Sinus Pressure
It must be one of the most annoying aspects of being sick with a cold or the flu. It constantly feels like I’m driving up a mountain and my ears need to pop, but they never do.
Sudafed works sometimes if the problem was just caused by sinus pressure, but more often than not, it persists, sometimes even after other symptoms of the illness go away.
Sinus Pressure
March 7th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Sinus Pressure
Ive experienced that a lot of time before. its irritating especially the vaccuum you feel inside the ears as a result when we fail in trying to equalize the pressure in and out. Try hot drinks/soup. also try to bath in warm water. If it does not solve the problem, just wait. it will equalize after a few days.
March 10th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
im not sure it will make it go away but it helps a lot,by putting a small drop of olive oil warmed about 10 second in the microwave,it sooths it and the inflamation goes down just enough to relive the pressure for a while.place a cotton ball in your ear after applying the oil. you can do it as often as you feel the need good luck and get well soon
March 13th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Sinus Pressure
Vitamin E is a topical anti-inflamitory. If your ears are really swollen like swimmers ear, you can dab just a little bit of medicine grade vitamin E oil around your ear cavity. Don’t poke into your ears ever, but a little bit carefully applied and let drip in can really help. However if the swelling is deep or inside your ears or eardrum this won’t help. Then you need to ask your doctor.