The most effective technique is the Valsalva maneuver:
Cabin pressure increases rapidly, sucking the eardrum inward. This is often the most critical phase for ear discomfort. Symptoms clogged ears from flying
Clogged ears during or after flying are a result of a rapid change in ambient pressure. The human ear is designed to equalize pressure on either side of the eardrum (tympanic membrane). When this equalization fails due to rapid altitude changes, a pressure differential occurs, leading to the sensation of fullness, muffled hearing, and sometimes pain. The most effective technique is the Valsalva maneuver:
The , a narrow passage connecting your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat, is responsible for equalising pressure. During rapid altitude changes—particularly during takeoff and descent—the tube often cannot react fast enough to balance the pressure. The human ear is designed to equalize pressure
Don’t let ear pressure ruin your vacation. By staying active with your jaw—yawning, swallowing, and chewing—and using decongestants when necessary, you can keep your ears clear from gate to gate.