Congested ears often result from sinus congestion, as your eustachian tubes run from the back of your nose to your middle ear. Since nasal decongestants relieve sinus congestion, they can also help unclog your ears.  You can find nasal decongestants over-the-counter. For some brands, you may need to ask for them at the pharmacy counter, but you don’t need a prescription. Stop taking the decongestants after 3 days, unless a doctor advises you to continue them. It’s best to talk to your doctor before taking decongestants, especially if you take other medications or have high blood pressure, glaucoma, or prostate problems. Similarly, you shouldn’t give decongestants to children. Nasal steroids can relieve the swelling inside your nasal passages, which causes congestion. This relieves both your nasal and ear congestion.  Don’t use steroids without talking to a doctor. You can find these products over-the-counter or by prescription. These are especially helpful for people who have allergies. Untreated allergies can cause ear congestion because they irritate your sinuses, resulting in nasal congestion. A daily antihistamine can help prevent this. There are several options available over-the-counter, including cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine hydrochloride (Allegra).  Talk to your doctor before taking an antihistamine or if an OTC antihistamine isn’t working for you. When flying, you can take an antihistamine 1 hour before your flight to help prevent having pressure build up.  Read all instructions and precautions enclosed with the medication before taking it. You should start to feel more comfortable within a few hours of starting self-care. If you don’t, then you need to see a doctor. Congested ears can cause damage if left untreated. Additionally, you may have an infection.  See your doctor right away if you develop a fever or have any kind of discharge from your ear. Take all of the medication prescribed by your doctor, especially antibiotics. Otherwise, your symptoms may return. Your doctor may be able to prescribe ear drops to help manage pain. Your doctor can insert tubes to drain away fluids and relieve the pressure inside the ear. This is most often done when the patient experiences frequent incidences of ear congestion. This is most often done for children who have frequent ear infections. It reduces the incidence of infection and helps the child recover more comfortably.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Take OTC nasal decongestants if you’ve had a cold, allergies, or a sinus infection. Use topical nasal steroids. Take an antihistamine if you experience allergies. Visit your doctor for severe or persistent pain. Ask your doctor about ventilation tubes for frequent ear congestion.

Q: It's in the top row of keys on your computer's keyboard. To access the Safe Mode option in Windows 7, you'll have to press F8 while restarting your computer. Do so by pressing your computer's power button. If your computer is already on but malfunctioning, first press and hold the power button to turn it off. You can also restart your computer by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, clicking the power icon, and clicking Restart. Do so immediately after your computer begins to turn on. This action will launch the boot menu, which is a black screen with white text.  The goal here is to press F8 before you see the "Starting Windows" screen. If nothing happens while pressing F8, you may need to hold the Fn key while pressing F8. This key should be on the right side of your keyboard. When "Safe Mode" has a white bar over it, you've successfully selected it. Doing so will both select Safe Mode as your restart option and continue the start-up process. Once it finishes restarting, your computer will be in Safe Mode. To exit Safe Mode, restart your computer normally.
A: Locate the F8 key. Turn on your computer. Repeatedly press F8. Press the ↓ key until "Safe Mode" is selected. Press ↵ Enter. Wait for your computer to finish restarting.

Article: Throughout your day, walk rather than ride or drive when you can. If you drive somewhere, park at the far end of the parking lot and walk to the building to get some extra steps in. For example, you could walk around the building when you're waiting for an appointment, rather than sitting in a waiting room flipping through a two-year-old magazine. Typically if you tell the receptionist you're going for a walk, they'll let you know about how long it will be. Getting at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night can help lower your stress levels and improve the functioning of your immune system. You'll also likely find that your productivity during the day will improve, since you'll think more clearly and find it easier to concentrate. While you sleep, your brain releases chemicals that affect your heart rate, blood pressure, metabolism, and digestion. Alcohol and caffeine can wreak havoc on any diet and exercise plan. They are also diuretics that can cause dehydration and other physical problems, particularly if you consume significant quantities on a regular basis.  If you exercise regularly, eat well, and get plenty of sleep, you'll likely find that you don't need as much caffeine to get through the day. Sleep gives your body a chance to renew all systems and repair any damage done throughout the day. Too much screen time negatively affects both your physical and mental health. Try to go one day a week without turning on electronic devices or watching television. If you can't do it for a whole day, at least try to give yourself a few hours to unplug. You might also set aside 30 minutes to an hour each day to unplug. Put on some soft music and read a book or meditate.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find opportunities to walk. Get a good night's rest. Limit alcohol and caffeine. Unplug from time to time.

Article: Most privacy door knobs, also known as "bed and bath" door knobs, either have a pushbutton or twisting lock mechanism on the inside Doorknob.  The outside Doorknob will have a small round hole in the center that is intended to allow for emergency access.    If possible, ascertain which kind of lock mechanism (push button or twisting) you are dealing with. If the outside Doorknob has a keyhole instead of a hole, you will need to proceed to the method for picking a locked entry door. You need to find a long, thin object that is small enough to fit into the hole, but sturdy enough to put pressure on the locking mechanism.  Ideal choices include a small screwdriver or hex wrench, a hair pin, or a heavy-duty paperclip.  You can even use a bamboo skewer from the kitchen, or a cotton swab with the fluff removed from one end.  If using a hair pin or paper clip, first bend it open so you have a long, straight bit of metal. If you are having trouble finding a suitable object, get creative. Open up a ball-point pen and use the ink cartridge, or check the bottom of your purse for a toothpick.  You can almost always find something that will work!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify the type of lock you are dealing with. Find a suitable object for picking the lock.