Inside your ear, the —a narrow passage connecting your middle ear to the back of your throat—normally opens to balance pressure. During descent, outside pressure increases, pushing your eardrum inward. If the tube is swollen or blocked (due to a cold, allergies, or sinus congestion), it can’t open, and the pressure gets trapped.
A: Mild cases: a few hours. Moderate: 2–3 days. Severe (with fluid): up to 2 weeks.
A: Yes, if done gently. If you feel sharp pain or dizziness, stop immediately.
Inside your ear, the —a narrow passage connecting your middle ear to the back of your throat—normally opens to balance pressure. During descent, outside pressure increases, pushing your eardrum inward. If the tube is swollen or blocked (due to a cold, allergies, or sinus congestion), it can’t open, and the pressure gets trapped.
A: Mild cases: a few hours. Moderate: 2–3 days. Severe (with fluid): up to 2 weeks.
A: Yes, if done gently. If you feel sharp pain or dizziness, stop immediately.