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Can seasonal allergies affect your ears?

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Yes, in fact, allergies can impact hearing. Allergic rhinitis, more commonly referred to as “hay fever,” can cause a variety of symptoms, including itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny nose, a feeling of pressure in the ear, and the sensation that the ear is clogged.


Can seasonal allergies cause clogged ears?

Unfortunately allergies also cause swelling of the Eustachian tubes, meaning they don't open as they should. This causes the Eustachian tubes to become clogged with the excess fluid and wax, and the result is a feeling of fullness and pressure in the ears that can negatively affect hearing.

Can ears be affected by allergies?

Allergies Can Cause Ear Pain This is because the membrane lining the Eustachian tube can become swollen and inflamed, and this inflammation can lead to an imbalance in the pressure of the ears. The result is fluid buildup and a blocked ear.

How do I unclog my ears from allergies?

If your ears are plugged, try swallowing, yawning or chewing sugar-free gum to open your eustachian tubes. If this doesn't work, take a deep breath and try to blow out of your nose gently while pinching your nostrils closed and keeping your mouth shut. If you hear a popping noise, you know you have succeeded.

Are clogged ears a symptom of Covid?

And, because COVID-19 causes inflammation in the nose and nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat located behind the nose), the Eustachian tube (the tube that connects the nose and middle ear) may also become inflamed during the course of the infection and lead to middle ear congestion.

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