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What you need:

• Nasal spray
• Spelled bag
• Sea salt or Himalayan salt

A cold can hit the ears

• At a cold the mucous membranes swell. More mucus is produced in order to transport the pathogens to the outside world. At first the slime is still thin. However, as the cold progresses, the mucus becomes thicker and thicker.
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• This can lead to nose, Throat and ear trumpet are contaminated with mucus. The eustachian tube is a connection between the throat and the ear. If this is swollen and filled with mucus it can happen that the Ears to fall.
• This feels as if everything is dull, you hear badly and you may even get together Earache to. If this mucus is not removed in time, it can lead to an extremely painful otitis media.

Some tips for when your ears are closed

• Get a sea salt-based nasal spray. You use this several times a day. There are other natural-based nasal sprays that can help reduce the swelling of the nasal mucous membranes. Ask your pharmacy for advice on this.
• Inhale Do it with salt water at least twice a day. To do this, put some sea salt or Himalayan salt in a bowl and pour hot water over it. When the temperature is right for you, bend over the vessel and cover your head with a towel. Inhale under the towel for about ten to fifteen minutes. After that, you should definitely not leave the house.


Pressure on the ears from a cold - what to do

If you have caught a really big cold with a runny nose and cough, then ...

• Drink enough fluids to liquefy the mucus.
• Warm your ears. Two small spelled bags that you have warmed up in the microwave or in the oven will help. Place them on your ears, alternately or, if the bags are small, possibly on both sides.