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 ...

"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 ...

In this article we'll go through each potential cause for that "clogged ear" feeling and what to do about it. Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is ...

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It may seem puzzling that your ears — which of course operate best when they’re not clogged up — produce a waxy substance that sometimes seems to do just that. But earwax actually plays an important ...

Have you ever had that plugged-up feeling in your ears? You know, when it happens mid-flight, during allergy season or after a nasty cold? That uncomfortable pressure can make sounds feel muffled and ...

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