Ear Health Guide: Unclogging, Pressure Relief & Ear Care

Persistent ear pressure or clogging can often be relieved through exercises, irrigation, or acupressure. Manage ear smells, drainage, and gauge related issues.

Exercises to Unblock Ears

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Corinna Underwood

Blocked ears can be painful and can temporarily impair hearing. The most common causes include colds, air travel, sinus infections and impacted earwax. There are exercises you can try to unblock your ears. If your ears remain blocked for more than 24 hours, you should seek medical advice.

Corinna Underwood began writing in 2000. She has been published in many outlets, including Fox News, “Ultimate Athlete,” “Hardcore Muscle,” “Alternative Medicine” and “Alive.” Underwood also wrote "Haunted History of Atlanta and North Georgia" and "Murder and Mystery in Atlanta." She has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and philosophy and a Master of Arts in women’s studies from Staffordshire University.