Do not blow too hard, as this can damage your eardrums. 2. The Toynbee Maneuver This method uses swallowing to open the tubes. Pinch your nose shut. Take a sip of water or simply swallow your saliva. Repeat until you hear a "click" or "pop." 3. Move Your Jaw
To fix the problem, it helps to understand the cause. Your ear has a thin membrane of tissue called the (tympanic membrane). Behind that drum is a pocket of air in the middle ear.
Do not blow too hard, as this can damage your eardrums. 2. The Toynbee Maneuver This method uses swallowing to open the tubes. Pinch your nose shut. Take a sip of water or simply swallow your saliva. Repeat until you hear a "click" or "pop." 3. Move Your Jaw
To fix the problem, it helps to understand the cause. Your ear has a thin membrane of tissue called the (tympanic membrane). Behind that drum is a pocket of air in the middle ear.



