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 ...

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When your ears are feeling clogged, it can feel uncomfortable to say the least. And although there are ...

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains ...

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 ...

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 ...

A sudden sense of fullness in the ears, muffled hearing, or pressure that will not clear is an under-discussed pregnancy symptom. For many women, it appears without pain or infection and fluctuates ...

An audiologist-reviewed article examines how dietary habits may influence earwax buildup, identifying foods linked to clogged ears while ...