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: Yawning and swallowing can help to open up the Eustachian tube in your ear, which can become blocked due to a cold. Try to yawn or swallow repeatedly to see if it helps to unblock your ear.
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Having a blocked ear can be quite uncomfortable, especially when you have a cold. Here are some effective ways to unblock your ear: how to unblock your ear when you have a cold
These can quickly reduce swelling in the nasal passages and tubes. However, experts from Mayo Clinic warn not to use them for more than two to three days to avoid "rebound congestion". : Yawning and swallowing can help to open