So, you are descending, your ears are screaming, and the "fasten seatbelt" sign is mocking you. What do you do?
Most cases are temporary and can be resolved by forcing the Eustachian tubes to open:
Most clogged ears resolve within a few hours to a day. If it lasts longer than 2–3 days with no improvement, see an ENT specialist. clogged ear from flying
If the forceful method scares you, try this: Pinch your nose closed and take a sip of water, swallowing hard. The combination of the swallow reflex and the pressure change often opens the tubes enough to equalize.
This is the most effective trick in the book, but it must be done gently. Pinch your nostrils closed with your fingers and keep your mouth shut. Then, gently attempt to exhale through your nose. This creates back-pressure that forces air up the Eustachian tubes, popping the eardrums back into place. So, you are descending, your ears are screaming,
However, the real trouble begins on the way down.
Pinch your nose, close your mouth, and gently try to blow air through your nose. If it lasts longer than 2–3 days with
For most travelers, the "clogged" feeling resolves within a few hours after landing as the pressure gradually normalizes. However, if you find yourself still hearing underwater sounds or feeling pain days later, you might be dealing with fluid buildup. This is "serous otitis media"—fluid drawn into the middle ear by that vacuum—which may require a doctor’s visit.
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