Since the blockage is caused by congestion, the best way to unblock your ears is to treat the cold itself.

The culprit isn't earwax or fluid inside your eardrum. Instead, it’s your Eustachian tubes. These narrow canals connect your middle ear to the back of your throat. Their job is to drain fluid and equalize air pressure.

Most post-cold ear blockage resolves within 2 weeks. However, you should make an appointment if you experience:

To unblock your ears, it helps to understand the mechanics. Your ears are connected to the back of your throat via the . These tubes regulate air pressure and drain fluid.