Pinch your nose closed and take a few sips of water. The combination of swallowing and the sealed airway helps equalize pressure.
That muffled, full-ear sensation after a flight—often called "airplane ear" or ear barotrauma—is a common travel nuisance. It happens when your , the narrow canal connecting your middle ear to the back of your throat, can't quickly equalize the pressure between your inner ear and the changing cabin altitude . ear feels clogged after flying
If congestion is the culprit, certain medications may provide relief: Airplane ear - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic Pinch your nose closed and take a few sips of water