Hello Amy. I have suffered from the same problem for years. My ears become plugged periodically throughout the day as if I was on an airplane. When this happens I simply hold my nose and softly blow. I do this two or three times and my ears are fine for a few hours. When they become plugged again a few hours later, I'll do the same thing. It's the only thing that has worked for me. Doctors have not been able to find anything wrong. So tell holding your nose and blowing...it might work!