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From making sure you pack everything you need to getting through security, traveling is one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences we regularly endure—and that’s before you get on the plane. Once ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...