Most people notice this when air pressure changes rapidly, such as when a plane ascends or descends. This happens because the ...

Most people notice this when air pressure changes rapidly, such as when a plane ascends or descends. This happens because the ...

For the ear to work properly, the air pressure inside the ear needs to be the same as the air pressure outside the ear.

Three months ago, I caught a respiratory virus on a trip to South America. According to my ENT doctor, my ear canals are clear, and my sinus infection (if I, indeed, had one) is all cleared up now.

The ear is blocked, but it's not blocked at the level ... Most people recognize the popping sensation that is associated with the relief of ear pressure when the ET opens and equalizes pressure.

The ear is blocked, but it’s not blocked at the level ... Most people recognize the popping sensation that is associated with the relief of ear pressure when the ET opens and equalizes pressure.