Try Stretching the Jaw. Some people are more sensitive to pressure changes in the air. Swelling inside the ear canal can cause a loss of hearing that may result in sounds breaking up in a crackling noise.
Deep Coughing: Start by taking a deep breath. Hold the breath for 2-3 seconds. Use your stomach muscles to forcefully expel the air. Avoid a hacking cough or merely clearing the throat. A deep cough is less tiring and more effective in clearing mucus out of the lungs.
If a little mucus runs out of your nose, gently dab it away instead of honking on a dry tissue and irritating your nose. 5. Use gentle nose-blowing technique. Instead of taking a deep breath and blowing as hard as you can, blow gently to reduce chafing. Blow softly through one nostril, then the other. Continue alternating nostrils until you feel your nose is clear enough. 1  Always loosen the mucus with a decongesting technique before blowing your nose.