How To Clear Clogged Ears From A Cold | ESSENTIAL • Walkthrough |

When you have a cold, a stuffy nose is frustrating enough—but clogged ears can be even worse. That muffled hearing, feeling of pressure, and occasional popping sensation occur because your nasal congestion has spread to your Eustachian tubes. These tiny passageways connect your middle ear to the back of your throat, and when they become swollen or blocked with mucus, your ears feel "full."