Your ears are blocked because the drain pipes are swollen shut, not because the canals are dirty. The cure is patience, anti-inflammatory tactics, and gentle pressure maneuvers. Avoid the urge to blast your nose or dig with a swab. Focus on thinning mucus, reducing nasal swelling, and swallowing your way to silence—the good kind of silence, where you finally hear that satisfying pop of relief.
Dry, sticky mucus is your enemy.