How To Unclog Your Ears
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2. Valsalva Maneuver
The Valsalva maneuver is commonly used by scuba divers to equalize the pressure in their ears when they experience changes in atmospheric pressure. It's also a useful technique for unclogging blocked ears when at altitude or on a plane.
Pinch the nostrils together, keep the mouth closed and gently try to blow through the nose. Instantly, there should be a popping sound and sensation in the ears as the eustachian tube opens up and allows air to flow in.2‘The Valsalva Manoeuvre and Antonio Valsalva (1666-1723).’ E Jellinek. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1557872/.
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