As ordinay and useful as headphones can be — either as a way to enjoy music and video without disturbing anyone around us or as a tool for better focusing without distraction — they're not impervious ...

An individual with ear fullness has a sensation of blockage in the ear. This can make hearing sound muffled, or a person may experience crackling or popping noises in the ear. Ear congestion may last ...

You pop in your AirPods, press play on your favorite song or podcast, and … something sounds off. The crisp, clear sound you’re used to — is suddenly muffled. When this happens, your audio output ...

The inflammation and buildup of mucus that occurs in a sinus infection can block the tubes. This type of blockage is known as obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction.