If blowing air feels too aggressive, try this method, which uses swallowing to open the tubes.
If you’re still clogged a full day after landing: how to unclog ears after flying
Most "airplane ear" resolves within a few hours. However, you should seek medical attention if: You experience severe, sharp pain. You notice fluid or blood draining from the ear. The muffled hearing lasts for more than 48 hours. You experience intense vertigo (dizziness). If blowing air feels too aggressive, try this
Are you currently experiencing any , or is it just the muffled hearing sensation? If blowing air feels too aggressive
These methods help open the Eustachian tubes (the canals connecting your middle ear to your throat) to equalize pressure.