That strange feeling of having your ears blocked can be surprisingly uncomfortable. Sounds may seem muffled, your own voice may feel unusually loud, or it may seem as though you are underwater. Many ...

Our ears play a vital role in everything from helping us complete important tasks to enjoying life's little pleasures. Maybe you struggled to hear a funny line in a sitcom because a character's voice ...

Eustachian tube dysfunction is when your eustachian tubes don’t open and close as they should. These tubes connect your middle ears to the back of your throat. The tubes equalize air pressure and help ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Airplane ear” can muffle hearing and make your ears feel clogged. Here’s why, and how to avoid it. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Katie Mogg Katie Mogg spoke with seven ...

"I woke up this morning and one of my ears is hard to hear with.""My ear feels blocked, but there is no pain.""A ringing ...

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 ...