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Sheena (Glasgow, Scotland) on 06/11/2009
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I wasn't sure whether I had a cold or it was seasonal allergies, but I've had a sore throat & congested nose for a few days and then my ears became blocked. Without a Neti Pot I tried a saline rinse using a straw and it did produce a lot of snot and with it some relief. I bought a small water bottle with a spout small enough to fit up your nose, performed a proper saline rinse (same method as with the Neti Pot) and voila - I can hear again. This works - it may be a little icky but worth it. I used 500mls warm water and roughly a tsp of ____ Salt. Thanks folks.
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Replied By Tanya (New Delhi, India) on 04/18/2010

did saline wash for 4-5 times and suddenly the pressure in the ear increased. what to do now?
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Replied By Thenewguyintown (Westwood, New Jersey, Usa) on 04/18/2010

Sounds like a perfectly normal response to me. You may want to consider using H202 in your ears. Check this site for further info
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Replied By Lisa (Spokane, Wa) on 06/05/2010

You may have pressure in your ears from blowing your nose too hard after rinsing with the saline wash. I did the same thing and was told that I pushed some of the water from my nose into my ears. Try blowing your nose very lightly without closing either nostril after using the saline rinse. Hopefully that will eliminate pressure from forming in your ear(s). It worked for me.
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