Ears can naturally unclog within a few hours to a couple of ... However, excessive force or overuse can cause damage to the eardrum or middle ear. If your ears don’t clear after a few attempts ...

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.