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Keep an eye on those ears of yours
Dr. Oray Karaçaylı from the Memorial Hospital in Ataşehir tells us that it is imperative for travelers to have clear nasal passages if they do not want their ears to become plugged. This means that if you are suffering from a seasonal flu, for example, you might want to think twice about boarding a plane. If you must fly when you are sick, it is a good idea to use nasal spray and chew gum or candy if possible because the more you chew, the more you swallow, and swallowing activates the muscles that open the Eustachian tubes. Also make sure that you do not fall asleep as the plane is landing; this is because swallowing tends to slow down when you are asleep. If you are traveling with a baby, giving it a bottle or a pacifier at this point in the journey is a good idea for the same reason.
Here are some other suggestions from Dr. Karaçaylı when it comes to dealing with your ears:
On the subject of “ear-cleaning wax,” a well-known Anatolian method that has been around for hundreds of years, Dr. Karaçaylı says the wax can and might well be used to block water from entering ears, but adds that “there is no need to do this continually. It is only something we advise after someone has had quite a few outer ear infections. It is important not to upset the body’s natural balances.”
Dr. Karaçaylı notes that when it comes to cleaning the ears, a moist and clean cloth or perhaps a towel is ideal for the outside of the ear and notes that it is important to understand that the human ear is one of the body’s organs that cleans itself.
Should people wash their ears out if they complain that they cannot hear?
If someone’s ears are not cleaning themselves, then washing the ears can be beneficial, though simply rushing to wash your ears before finding out what the problem is may not be a solution.
Why do ears ring?
There are many factors that can cause this. Some of these factors can be arthritis in the inner ear, damage caused by extremely high decibel noises, a loss of hearing due to age, various rapid and intense changes in pressure, or even the frequent use of certain medicines.
What are some of the reasons for hearing loss?
The most important question when it comes to hearing loss is whether it occurred all at once or gradually. A loss of hearing that happens suddenly could mean that the ear is plugged, that it was somehow struck by something external or that water has gotten into the ear. It could be a middle ear infection, or perhaps liquid has collected in the ear. The situation needs to be analyzed carefully before the appropriate treatment is given.
What should be done when children have ear problems?
Children with problematic ears may not be able to hear television even at high decibel levels. Or perhaps they may struggle to hear their teachers at school. Some families may overlook or even ignore the problem at first. Sometimes the family hears of the problem first from the child’s teacher or sometimes a more observant family will notice it. Of course, such a problem demands careful attention and care.
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