Your first instinct may be to blow your nose to clear everything out.
This may help a little, but it could also make things worse.
Blowing your nose to relieve this congestion isnt necessarily a bad idea, but it doesnt tackle the problem.
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It does not reduce the inflammation of the tissues, Levitin said.
Plus, if you blow too hard, you might end up hurting your eardrums.
Dont blow both nostrils at once.
When the Eustachian tubes get clogged, it can lead to anear infection.
Examples of over-the-counter decongestants arepseudoephedrine(Sudafed) andoxymetazoline(Afrin).
Doing so the wrong way can actually make things worse.
If your congestion doesnt get better, reach out to your healthcare provider for next steps.
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