Here’s what’s happening when you feel that ear pressure, the most common causes behind it, how to find relief and when it may be time to see a doctor.

Earwax is a natural substance that helps to keep the ear clean and healthy. The ear is designed to be self-cleaning, but some people are more prone to earwax buildup due to their ear canal shape. For ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve lived the majority of my 72 years in great health, which I attribute to daily exercise and good nutrition. So, I was surprised when a mild bronchial infection left me with a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My ears feel plugged up, similar to the effect of cabin pressure in a plane. I was referred to an ENT specialist. She performed several tests but could find nothing wrong. Allergy ...

If you commonly deal with clogged ears during exercise, it's natural to wonder why and think that your workouts may be the culprit. Or maybe you're sweating directly into your ear canals. Can exercise ...

If your ears feel clogged while flying, try yawning, chewing, or swallowing to help relieve some of the pressure that’s causing clogged ears. These movements can open the eustachian tubes, which ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: 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 ...

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...

Whether it was driving up a winding mountain road, riding in a skyscraper’s high-speed elevator, or a traveling on a plane, you’ve probably experienced a feeling of pressure in your ears that you want ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 ...