: Pinch your nose shut and take several sips of water to force repeated swallowing. This uses the muscles of the throat to pull the tubes open while the nose is sealed.

⚠️ Avoid aggressive blowing or using decongestant sprays unless recommended by a doctor.

Usually, ear pressure resolves itself within a few hours of landing. However, you should see a doctor if:

: This is the most popular method. Pinch your nose shut, close your mouth, and gently blow air through your nose as if you were blowing into a tissue.

The best way to pop your ears after a flight isn’t just yawning or chewing gum (though those help too). Try this 3-step method that flight attendants swear by: