This guide is for common post-flight ear pressure, pain, or muffled hearing caused by barotrauma (unequal pressure between the middle ear and the environment). If you have severe pain, bleeding from the ear, dizziness, or symptoms lasting more than a week, see a doctor.
Chew gum, yawn widely, or swallow repeatedly to open the Eustachian tubes. how to fix your ears after a flight
If your ears stay blocked for more than or you feel sharp pain , skip the home fixes and see a doctor to rule out an ear infection or barotrauma. If you'd like more specific help, let me know: Are your ears painful or just muffled ? Do you currently have a cold or allergies ? How many hours has it been since you landed? This guide is for common post-flight ear pressure,
Seek medical attention if after you have: If your ears stay blocked for more than