A member asked:

If by doing the valsavar maneuver,while i have blocked ears from cold & midle ear infection, good or bad for me? will it cause more problems or helps?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Valsalva: Equalizing pressure with the Valsalva is fine, as long as you do it gently and don't force it. If you cannot achieve a pressure release, then stop because strong force could cause problems for your ear, if there was a sudden release-ruptured eardrum or discontinuity of the little ear bones called ossicles. Using decongestants and nasal steroid sprays can help aid eustachian tube problems.

Answered 12/30/2017

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