To understand how to unclog your ears, it’s helpful to know why they get blocked in the first place. When a plane ascends or descends, the rapid change in cabin pressure can create an imbalance ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Key Takeaways Yawning, chewing gum, or swallowing can help unclog ears caused by minor pressure changes. Eustachian tube problems can make your ears feel ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is designed to be self-cleaning, but some people are more prone to earwax buildup due to their ear canal shape. For ...

If you’ve experienced a fullness in your ears that makes you feel as if you’re on a plane 30,000 feet in the air when you’re not, you know how frustrating ear pressure can be. This is especially true ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways You can help drain fluid from your ear by gently popping your ears by yawning or holding your nose while blowing. Applying a warm compress to ...

In this article we'll go through each potential cause for that "clogged ear" feeling and what to do about it. Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is ...