This causes a blockage of the Eustachian tube that prevents the air from equalizing. You may be able to clear your Eustachian tubes with some facial motions such as yawning or holding your nose ...

If that doesn’t work? “The safest way to pop your ears is to perform a maneuver called a modified Valsalva manoeuvre, which is basically what divers do when they're trying to pop their ears,” says Dr.

This maneuver helps push air through the Eustachian tubes and can equalize the pressure. 3. The Toynbee maneuver: The Toynbee maneuver is another method to help unclog ears. It combines swallowing ...