Airplane pressure changes can leave travelers of all ages clutching their ears. Chewing gum, sucking a mint, making a few exaggerated yawns—when a plane takes off or touches down, travelers often will ...

MACON, Ga. — With thanksgiving just around the corner, you may be preparing to travel. If you're taking to the skies, you might be throwing a pack of gum in your luggage to help your ears adjust while ...

You’re hopping off a flight and your ears feel full, like a bunch of compacted air is inside. Maybe your hearing is muffled, or you even feel pain in one or both ears. You know the answer is to pop ...

A change in ear pressure when you gain altitude can cause an unpleasant sensation, but it’s really a result of the changes in the plane’s cabin. You might feel the urge to make the feeling go away or ...