Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop ...

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 ...

If your ears feel clogged while flying, try yawning, chewing, or swallowing to help relieve some of the pressure that’s causing clogged ears. These movements can open the eustachian tubes, which ...

“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 with seven ...

Few sensations are as irritating or distracting as when your ears feel clogged, stuffy or “full.” Whether it happens on a plane, during a sinus infection, or even after sleeping in an odd position, ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Achoo Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. The millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies each year are too familiar with symptoms ...

From making sure you pack everything you need to getting through security, traveling is one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences we regularly endure—and that's before you get on the plane. Once ...

“Sudden temperature shifts create pressure changes in the environment, which the ear works to balance through the Eustachian tube — a tunnel connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose,” ...