Question

Long-term high ear pressure, especially uncomfortable during car rides, long-distance bus journeys, or flights in enclosed spaces. Sometimes, it feels like water has entered the ear or like the head is submerged in water while bathing. The symptoms become increasingly sensitive, and I’m not sure what to do.

Answer

Consider it a case of secretory otitis media. Treatment suggestions include:

  1. Use 1.1% ephedrine solution or other related nasal drops.
  2. Perform tubal catheterization, such as the pinching-nose blowing method.
  3. Conduct infrared or ultrashort wave diathermy to improve middle ear blood circulation.
  4. Drain middle ear effusion, which can be done through tympanic membrane puncture aspiration or tympanic membrane incision surgery.