Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD The Frenzel maneuver can help equalize ear pressure after flying.Flying when you have a cold or congestion increases the chances that your ears will get ...

An individual with ear fullness has a sensation of blockage in the ear. This can make hearing sound muffled, or a person may experience crackling or popping noises in the ear. Ear congestion may last ...

Several foods have immune-boosting and mucus-thinning properties that may help ease nasal congestion, a common symptom of ...

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 ...

Earwax buildup can cause crackling sounds in the ear. Swallowing, chewing, and yawning can help treat ear congestion. Tinnitus is a sound in the ear that doesn't come from an external source. If you ...

“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,” ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...