How to Pop Your Ears
6. Toynbee Maneuver
The Toynbee maneuver is another common method that is similar in ways to the Valsalva maneuver. Again, hold your nostrils tightly together so that no air can escape, and then you should swallow. This can open up the eustachian tube, and this can help relieve the pressure in the ears.
While similar to the Valsalva maneuver, some people will find that one method is more effective than the other. You should try both out to see which method, if any, works best for you. If neither work, then you may need to look for other ways to pop your ears.
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