Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop ...

When your ears pop, it may often be due to flying, scuba diving, hiking a mountain, or just riding in an elevator. When air pressure around you changes (it drops as you go higher and increases as you ...

Popping your ears is usually safe and can help you feel more comfortable. Swallowing, sucking on candy, and yawning are some ways to safely pop your ears. Clogged ears can happen when there are ...

From making sure you pack everything you need to getting through security, traveling is one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences we regularly endure—and that’s before you get on the plane. Once ...

Have you ever had that plugged-up feeling in your ears? You know, when it happens mid-flight, during allergy season or after a nasty cold? That uncomfortable pressure can make sounds feel muffled and ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Finally—it’s vacation time. You’re thrilled to be OOO and flying to a dream destination, but that feeling ...