Disclaimer: This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are in severe pain, please consult a healthcare professional.

Here’s how to win the war.

The world has gone quiet. Your own voice sounds like you’re speaking from the bottom of a well. Every step you take is accompanied by a faint, squishy click deep inside your skull. You are, for all intents and purposes, a human submarine with a stuck hatch.

Pinch your nose shut and take a few sips of water or simply swallow.

Most "airplane ear" resolves within a few hours. However, you should seek medical attention if you experience: Severe, sharp pain. Fluid or blood draining from the ear. Hearing loss that persists for more than 24 hours. Extreme dizziness or vertigo.