Save this for your next cold (or share it with someone who needs to hear it – literally).
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!).
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.
Save this for your next cold (or share it with someone who needs to hear it – literally).
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!).
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.