How to Pop Your Ears
5. Valsalva Maneuver
One fairly common method that works for a lot of people is the Valsalva maneuver, and it is very easy to perform. The first step is to place your fingers over your nostrils and squeeze the nostrils so no air can escape. For the best effect, make sure that your cheeks are not puffed out.
With your nostrils tightly shut, you should then try and blow out through your nose. The air cannot escape, creating a buildup of pressure at the back of the nose. The increased pressure at the back of the nose will hopefully help to open the eustachian tube, releasing the pressure in the inner ear.
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