“My ear has been clogged for a week after my flight. No pain, just annoying muffled hearing. Is that normal?”

Here’s a social media post (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter-ready) you can use or adapt.

✔️ Steam from a hot shower ✔️ Nasal saline spray + decongestant (short-term) ✔️ Sleeping propped up slightly

✈️ You’re not alone.

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Rapid pressure changes during takeoff and landing can trap air in the middle ear, especially if you had congestion from a cold or allergies. This can lead to barotrauma (sometimes called “airplane ear”).