Deep inside your skull, running from the middle of each ear down to the back of your throat, sits a narrow passage called the ...

Airplane pressure changes can leave travelers of all ages clutching their ears. Chewing gum, sucking a mint, making a few exaggerated yawns—when a plane takes off or touches down, travelers often will ...

Even folks who love traveling admit air travel can be uncomfortable. Small seats, questionable bathroom facilities and mediocre food can quickly suck the joy out of a much-needed vacay. And then, of ...

MACON, Ga. — With thanksgiving just around the corner, you may be preparing to travel. If you're taking to the skies, you might be throwing a pack of gum in your luggage to help your ears adjust while ...

Whether it was driving up a winding mountain road, riding in a skyscraper’s high-speed elevator, or a traveling on a plane, you’ve probably experienced a feeling of pressure in your ears that you want ...

Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or in bed fighting off a bad cold, a feeling of fullness in your ears can make an already uncomfortable situation worse. Here’s what’s happening and how to pop ...

Ear pain is a common, albeit unpleasant, part of air travel for many. But have you ever wondered about the reason why it ...

Ear pain during and after flying — otherwise known as “airplane ear” — is generally considered to be a trivial part of travel. It’s a small price to pay while soaring through the air to your ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...

Few sensations are as irritating or distracting as when your ears feel clogged, stuffy or “full.” Whether it happens on a plane, during a sinus infection, or even after sleeping in an odd position, ...