"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When your ears are feeling clogged, it can feel uncomfortable to say the least. And although there are ...

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 ...

Here’s what’s happening when you feel that ear pressure, the most common causes behind it, how to find relief and when it may ...

Many people have experienced the uncomfortable sensation of having their ears plug up during a flight. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, it has to do with the eustachian tube, a ...

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is ...

Advice from an ear, nose and throat specialist on how to clean your ears at home, what tools to use and what to watch out for. Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video Producer for CNET. He covers ...

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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, ...