Ear Blocked After Flying File

Pinch your nose, close your mouth, and gently try to blow out. You'll feel a soft "pop" as the tube reopens. (Don't do this forcefully if you have a bad infection).

Here is the interesting science behind why your ear feels blocked after flying: ear blocked after flying

Deep inside your ear is the Eustachian tube, a tiny canal that connects your middle ear to the back of your throat. Its job is to equalize air pressure on both sides of your eardrum. Pinch your nose, close your mouth, and gently

If the feeling persists, it usually means fluid has been sucked into the middle ear space (glue ear) or the eardrum is still slightly retracted. This can take a few days to a week to drain naturally. Pinch your nose