Ear Congestion

Home Care Advice - More Chewing and Swallowing
  • More Chewing and Swallowing
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  • Decongestant Nasal Spray
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  • Antihistamines
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  • Expected Course
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  • Prevention for Airplane/Mountain Travel
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    More Chewing and Swallowing

    • Swallow water or other fluid while the nose is pinched closed. (Reason: creates a vacuum in the nose that helps the Eustachian tube to open up.) After age 6, can also use chewing gum.

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