If that doesn’t work? “The safest way to pop your ears is to perform a maneuver called a modified Valsalva manoeuvre, which is basically what divers do when they're trying to pop their ears,” says Dr.

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 ...

“Airplane ear” can muffle hearing and make your ears feel clogged. Here’s why, and how to avoid it. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Katie Mogg spoke ...