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 ...

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 ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Three months ago, I caught a respiratory virus on a trip to South America. According to my ENT doctor, my ear canals are clear, and my sinus infection (if I, indeed, had one) is all ...

Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is designed to be self-cleaning, but some people are more prone to earwax buildup due to their ear canal shape. For ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

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 ...