What should I do if my ears feel stuffy as if they were filled with water?

As we all know, if water gets into the ears, there will be some tinnitus and a dizzy feeling. In this case, these symptoms will almost disappear after the water dries up. But what if you still feel stuffy in your ears even though you are sure there is no water in them? For example, some people may experience a stuffy feeling in their ears when flying on an airplane, which is as uncomfortable as if their ears are filled with water. Let's take a look at what to do when your ears feel stuffy as if they are filled with water?

Category 1: You can open your mouth to eat during takeoff and landing. Now that you have tried chewing gum, you can try opening your mouth and consciously breathing through your mouth. Because the ear canal and oral cavity are connected somewhere, opening the mouth can equalize the pressure faster and reduce discomfort. You can close your mouth and blow air to equalize the pressure in the ear chamber. If there is no improvement for a long time, you need to go to the ENT department of the hospital to check the eardrum.

Category 2: Consider two situations: one is water entering the external auditory canal and sticking to the eardrum; the other is secretory otitis media. Recommendations: Keep the external auditory canal clean and dry to avoid water entering. If the condition persists, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ear endoscopy to identify the specific cause so that symptomatic treatment can be provided.

The third category: This situation is mainly considered to be caused by getting angry and otitis media. Active treatment is recommended to have a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

Category 4: This requires active examination to determine the situation and to consider whether it is caused by otitis media, which requires active treatment. If it is confirmed that it is a recent condition, you must actively treat it with anti-inflammatory drugs. It can be cured. At the same time, you must also pay attention to a light diet. Get more rest.