Use a saline spray or a Neti pot (with distilled or boiled-cooled water). Reducing nasal swelling often relieves ear pressure.
Thin mucus drains better. Drink water and try a warm shower or a bowl of steaming water (with a towel over your head – eyes closed!).
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Soak a washcloth in warm (not hot) water, wring it out, and hold it against your blocked ear for 30–60 seconds. The heat can help relax tension and promote drainage.
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