[updated] | Ear Clogged For A Week After Flight

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Not really. A few days is common. A full week means your eustachian tube may still be inflamed or fluid is trapped behind the eardrum.

Have you ever had an ear last longer than a week after flying? What fixed it? ear clogged for a week after flight

That blocked, muffled, “underwater” feeling after a flight is usually from trouble equalizing pressure in your middle ear. Most people clear it within a few hours or days. But when it lasts a full week, it’s worth paying attention.

“My ear has been clogged for a week after my flight. No pain, just annoying muffled hearing. Is that normal?” Have you ever had an ear last longer

Have you dealt with this before? What finally helped you? 👇

Rapid pressure changes during takeoff and landing can trap air in the middle ear, especially if you had congestion from a cold or allergies. This can lead to barotrauma (sometimes called “airplane ear”). Most people clear it within a few hours or days

✔️ Steam from a hot shower ✔️ Nasal saline spray + decongestant (short-term) ✔️ Sleeping propped up slightly