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Stuffy Ears From Cold -

When you have a cold, your Eustachian tube, which connects your middle ear to the back of your throat, can become blocked. This tube is responsible for regulating air pressure in your ears and draining mucus. When it gets blocked, fluid can build up in your middle ear, leading to a feeling of fullness or stuffiness.

Soak a washcloth in warm (not hot) water, wring it out, and hold it over the stuffy ear for 30 seconds. Repeat a few times. The heat encourages fluid drainage and soothes ache. stuffy ears from cold

Skip the cotton swabs—they won’t reach the problem and can hurt your ear canal. Instead, focus on opening those Eustachian tubes. When you have a cold, your Eustachian tube,

In the meantime, turn down the TV volume (you don’t need it that loud, I promise) and be kind to yourself. You’re getting better. Soak a washcloth in warm (not hot) water,