Flying With A Clogged Ear Link Jun 2026

The real trouble begins on descent. As the plane lowers, the atmospheric pressure outside rises rapidly. The air in your middle ear shrinks, creating a vacuum effect. Your eardrum gets sucked inward.

Clogged ears, also known as ear congestion or ear fullness, occur when the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. This blockage can be caused by various factors, including: flying with a clogged ear

(do multiple times daily before flight)

– thin mucus drains better.