How to Make Your Ears Pop

You may need to pop your ears after scuba diving underwater or losing elevation on an airplane. When pressure changes, your ears may not equalize, which leads feeling like your ears are clogged. You can try various methods to equalize the pressure between your inner and outer ear, but it is important to be gentle so you do not damage your eardrum or Eustachian Tube.

Instructions

1. Grab your nostrils gently with your thumb and forefinger. Blow air gently through your nose to help relieve pressure. Do not blow hard, because you can damage your ears.

2. Wiggle your jaw from side to side and stretch your neck if Step 1 does not successfully pop your ears.

3. Move your bottom row of teeth in front of your top row of teeth like you have an underbite. Continue blowing air gently through your pinched nostrils. When you feel pressure building in your ears, swallow.

References

• Avoiding Ear Injuries