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Why do my ears become blocked during exercising? Thank you
(10 Dec 2007)

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Your ears might get blocked due to an ear infection or excessive wax in the ears. It can also be due to plugged ears.  

  • Chew sugar free gums while exercising to promote extra saliva production and act of swallowing.


  • If your ears get plugged while exercising try yawning. Yawning often also helps to unplug the ears.
  • Try to blow air closing both your nostrils and mouth.


    This will create a pressure that will help the ears to unblock.
  • Add a drop of warm mineral oil or baby oil to the ears. This will help to drain the excessive wax from the ears.
  • Place cotton balls in the ears before starting any exercise. It would prevent blocking of the ears.

Consult a specialist if the problem worsens as the underlying cause might be sometimes serious.

answered by S P on 10 Dec 2007, 11:19:25

 

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