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”).
It’s been a week since your flight, and your ear still feels clogged. 🛫👂 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. Rapid pressure changes during takeoff and landing can
A few days = common. One full week = time to check in with a doctor. A few days = common
Here’s a social media post (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter-ready) you can use or adapt.
Have you dealt with this before? What finally helped you? 👇
“My ear has been clogged for a week after my flight. No pain, just annoying muffled hearing. Is that normal?”