How to Clear Out Congestion in Your Ear
- 1). Swallow fluid while pinching your nostrels together. Swallowing fluid helps to create a vacuum in your ear and relieve the ear congestion.
- 2). Chew some gum. Chewing gum for a while can clear the ear congestion. This might take a hour or more. Alternatively, chew on something crunchy, such as Cheerios or crackers.
- 3). Take an over-the-counter decongestant . This will help to rid you of the ear congestion. Remember it you are taking any other medicines to check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
- 4). Make yourself yawn. Because yawning stretches out the face, it opens up the tubes in your ears and reduces congestion.