The Vasalva Maneuver and Hearing Loss

Dec. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- When there is an increase in pressure in the middle ears such as during the descent of an airplane it may cause you to feel ear pain. Some people use different techniques to make the pain go away, such as yawning, chewing gum which causes increased swallowing and finally the Vasalva Maneuver.

In this article we will discuss the Vasalva Maneuver and the effects it might have on your hearing health. The maneuver which was first recorded by Antonio Vasalva in the 1700’s. The nostrils are pinched closed which allows for pressure to be increased in the chest. It is followed by trying to blow out of the closed nostrils maintaining the cheek muscles retracted. The results of this technique is equalized pressurization of the middle ear.

There  are risks associated with this technique which may lead to hearing damage and hearing loss. When trying to equalize the pressure of the middle ear it may result with over pressurization. This may lead to the inflammation of the tissues around the Eustachian tubes.

If, after performing this maneuver, you feel you may have affected your hearing health in a negative way, don’t hesitate to visit  your local Miami Hearing center, where an audiologist such as Dr. Joseph Duran will be able to diagnose the damage your hearing might have incurred.

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