The congestion of the ears is a symptom that is perceived as a pressure and lightheadedness that may affect hearing.
This discomfort is related to problems that can affect the... moreThe congestion of the ears is a symptom that is perceived as a pressure and lightheadedness that may affect hearing.
This discomfort is related to problems that can affect the outer ear or the middle ear. Processes such as allergies and infections are its main causes.
Parts of the ear
In order to understand a little better, the mechanism by which congestion occurs in the ears, it is necessary to clarify a little how this structure is formed.
The ear is a complex organ. It consists of three parts:
External ear It includes the pinna, known as the ear, the external auditory canal, and the tympanic membrane.
Middle ear. It extends from the eardrum to the inner ear. It is made up of three very small bones known as the ossicles chain, these have the function of transmitting the vibrations of the eardrum to the inner ear.
Inner ear. It is formed by a snail-shaped structure in which the fibers of the vestibulocochlear nerve originate. This has two large parts, the auditory nerve (which allows us to perceive... less