In the Air Force that was referred to as the "valve salvo" maneuver. It
sometimes helps to try to swallow the pressure you're holding.

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"Bill Denton" wrote in message
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Best method of dealing with it is to "pinch" your nostrils closed, then
very
gently "blow" your nose.

Another method is to chew gum...


"gatt" wrote in message
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a wrote in message ...
Is it normal for an airline pilot, or any pilot, to experience
ear-popping,
lower volume, and sometimes ear pain during ascent and descent (but
mainly
descent)?

Very normal. Can happen with your sinuses and with poor dental work,
too.

-c