Equalize Your Ears While Scuba Diving - Including a Special Trick

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[@DavidMaruca_]

You explained this so much better than my instructors did, I really appreciate you taking the time to post this and it really eased some of my stress and gave me some new techniques and reassurances. Happy diving!

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You explain things very clearly! Excellent presentation. You also look like young Jean-Claude Van Damme -- any relation?

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[@eveumble1507]

my husband and i went scuba diving for the first time today in the Philippines, he is complaining that his ears still feel like they have water in them from equalizing i think. the experienced diver we went with said to turn your head and rub behind your ears and i think water went deep in his ears and he cant get it out. is this common? he also spit blood when he reached the service. the experienced diver said thats common? any thoughts or suggestions?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi, sorry for my late reply There can be different reasons for the feeling of having water in the ear, but what I found out was most common was that he probably has wax in the ear and needs to flush it. A bit of blood coming out can mean something harmless like a ruptured vain because of a reverse block. But I am no doctor and to be sure and safe I recommend you to ask a Doctor these questions. Best of success and enjoy diving in the future! :)

[@miroalondon1214]

When I had the first pool session, I couldn't descend as my left ear won't equalize! I tried to swallow, chew, wiggle my jaw but nothing worked for 5 mins therefore, I had to give up and come out from the pool. I was worried about the next session, asked experienced diver friends but they couldn't solve the mystery as they never had the same problem. People said if you tilt your neck backwards, Eustachian tubes will be more opened but it didn't work for me. So I combined several ways I found online, that worked! -> Tilt your neck to the back and right side (the opposite side of your problematic ear) and then do Valsalva manoeuvre! That worked! And I found your video is very helpful too. I think this is one of the best equalizing tip videos. Thank you for your video. Thumbs up! 👍

[@tayviaharrington4996]

Thank you for posting this video!!! I am currently in a scuba dive class and I was not understanding the concept of equalizing my ears. It was causing me a lot of anxiety because everyone was descending much faster and I was still struggling to equalize. Your video has helped me so much though, I really appreciate how clearly you explained this technique without overly technical terms

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Tayvia Harrington Wow Thank you That is so nice to hear!! I hope you will enjoy future scuba diving!! :)

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[@jwilliams3976]

I just started my classes and have had a difficult time equalizing. I love the way you explain everything; it alleviates a lot of the stress I was feeling! I have class #3 tonight, so perfect timing.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Williams, How did it all go? Did you already completed the course and did you like it? :)

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[@AtraxJoe]

Definitely best advice of all: take your time!!! No rush, no hurry, no stress and if your buddy is stressing you, change your buddy.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

So true!

[@OrionRox]

@9:56 This is the best advice I've ever heard, I've seen a lot of instructors teach new divers different techniques, but none of them mention "do it longer and let the pressure build up". I'm always having some trouble equalizing my ear, I've tried all different techniques and the only one that MIGHT work on me was taking a big breath, pinching my nose, and blowing hard and short. On my 40ish dive I decided to blow long and gently, which was a magic discovery. I have never had any equalizing issues since, I wish I could find this video earlier.

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[@recipe30]

That was so helpful and clearly explained, thank you!

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[@leannatallmeister8143]

This was really helpful. I just did my first dive the other day and I eventually had to come back up because I just could not get the pain to go away. I’m still trying to get the bubble feeling out of my ears today! I had no idea if I had equalized the entire way down it would’ve been better and furthermore, I had NO idea that equalizing was that critical to the point experienced divers cancel their dives if they’re having issues. I feel a lot better about my failed mission lol

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Good to hear Leanna! Trust me we all have these issues sometimes especially as beginner divers. It is a feeling when to equalize and like learning to ride a bicycle you will get it at one point. Whatever happens if it doesn’t work or feel bad just cancel the dive and try another :)

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[@steveharker7667]

As a retired PADI instructor, I cannot say enough good things about Marcel's teaching techniques. I even have been known to supplement my training for students who need help in certain categories - such as equalizing! Hope to someday dive at his shop!

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[@FernandezAndrewAnun]

4:28 I would call that... YAWNING. Even when I am on high altitude place like on a high mountain when the ear drum is intensely bent, I would use this method to get rid of air pushing the ear drum and it helps a little bit but u have to do redo over again.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Exactly {N} :) Yawning is also a great technique!

[@rodneyaz1788]

Thanks! Using these suggestions to equalize while in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Glad it helps!

[@KarelleDIY]

Did it work for you?

[@rodneyaz1788]

Yes! Worked great!

[@weerobot]

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[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

I will ask our creators when I will meet them :)

[@YnnohBeltran]

Your explanation is very clear and concise. I had my 1st open-water dive yesterday, 13.2 meters. I was having difficulty equalizing my ears because my left ear wouldn't equalise, that's why it took me time to descend. I wish I had seen your video before I dove. But still, thank you for making this video. I will practice all of these techniques, and see what's gonna work best for me the next time I dive.

[@senelonaxonite8933]

Man!! What a relief!!😮‍💨 I was so scared that because of this issue not solving itself will lead to quitting scuba diving 😢 Your words are like medicine that calmed my jigged nerves!!! Thank you so much 👍,😇😇😇

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

That is awesome to hear! Enjoy your future dives!

[@dougiefresh2521]

Yeah. You’re a good instructor and speaker.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks Dougie!

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[@jacobben26]

I can pop my ears just by flexing the muscles in my ear/jaw. It's similar to a yawn or a swallow without having to do either. I learned this by doing a lot of driving through the Rockies. Works great on flights. It also never fails, and can do it on command. Want to take up Scuba diving within the next year. Is this sufficient, or do I need to learn the other techniques (Valsalva makes me nervous)?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Great tips!

[@TwistedMexi]

I've always taken it for granted but it's really useful when diving - I can just press the back of my tongue to the roof and blow, and it equalizes them. Opening my jaw a little bit makes it extra easy to do.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Good to hear other techniques :)

[@colson849]

Good technique Equalize Ears. I tried alot of learned to open water diver. I makesure. I can do to advance open water diver Course first. See you a soon to EFR/Rescue and Divemaster Diver at Sairee Cottage Diver.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Amazing to hear!

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[@anthonyappleyard5688]

I can clear my ears without using my hands :: I block my nostrils by contracting 2 small muscles in my face, called _nasalis_ or _compressor naris_ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasalis_muscle . Which other of you can do that?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Wow! Super cool, going to try that out

[@saivignesh837]

But it is told one should never hold breath underwater. But during this ear equalizing arent we holding breath??? How long should ear equalizing be??

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

When you equalize you only pause you breath for a second and you are exhaling and you are not supposed to move up when you equalize, this way it is no problem :)

[@supermariobrosbros6152]

"Have you ever been on an airplane and the stewardess gave you some candy or peanuts to eat? Well this actually makes you swallow-" Wait, really, I didn't know you swallowed when eating

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks for your comment!

[@roxyap2487]

hey just some question.. when u mention we equalize it slowly.. does that means we are also holding breath underwater? what will happen if we equalize in longer time?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Rox, when you equalise you only briefly blow, this is not holding your breath. Also holding your breath can only cause problems when you ascent and we equalise stationary or while descending. That is why is is no problem :) I hope it helps

[@Bluewater001]

I ruptured my drum how long till i can dive again do you think I can gear air wizzing out when I try equalise in and out if water now do you think it will cause scarring and make it harder to dive in future cheera

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi, I recommend to visit a dive doctor or an ear specialist doctor to have it check out and then they can decide if you can dive again :)

[@alyssabrady5729]

I’m just starting my diving certification training… doing the online part now! I’m excited but very nervous about my ears. I even have to take sinus meds before flying to equalize my ears and yawning is what works for me. I always get scared trying to equalize even on land because I feel my ears will burst if I hold my nose….every time I swallow normally my ears crackle… I wonder if that is equalizing but I’m thinking too much about it or trying too hard… ??🤷🏻‍♀️😭

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Alyssa, that is perfectly normal as we are not supposed to equalise our ears on land. So hearing is crack when you swallow or wiggle your jaw on land is perfectly normal and a good sign, knowing that you can probably easily equalize underwater. Trying to pinch the nose and equalize on land cause extra pressure from the inside as your ears are already normal. Doing it slowly is ok to see if you can equalize, but you should never equalise on land to land or long. Even underwater we do it slowly, but especially on land it can cause problems when you do it too hard. In other words get the proper dive lessons and they will teach you how to equalize gently underwater and you will be fine 😌 Have fun scuba diving!

[@nathantrombley4045]

I’m just scared to do it, and that sucks cause it’s stopping me from doing more while snorkeling

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Nathan, maybe just give a discover scuba dive a go... nice, easy and not too deep. Then you know for sure if you like it or not :)

[@greglacle542]

thanks,man but the closing of the mouth is not automatically what prevents the air to come out of the mouth :-) some people close their mouth then blow into their mouth too..as you know.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Greg, yes I know :) Have a good day buddy

[@darkrain1487]

I have bad ears, I went barely a few inches underwater at a pool and my ear got stopped up and infected for a week with bad pain

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi, it might just be a one time event. See a physician and ask for advice.It also helps to learn how to equalise with a diving instructor and always wash the inside of your ears with clean water after going into the pool, sea or lake. Have a great day! :)

[@latnc]

I just have a lot of trouble equalising since my very first dive. Every time I did the nose pinching methods, my ears feel as if they were about to burst and they ended up more stuffed than before (I tried describing as best as I could). After a few more tries, I just couldn't feel a 'pop' in my ears but they were no longer as stuffed as before and not painful so I continued the dive. Always ended with clogged ears or ear (not painful at all, just uncomfortable) after every dive which lasted till the next day when I wake up. I also couldn't equalise on land, maybe I did it correctly but I just can't judge when I am on land because there is no pressure difference. I'll be doing my open water trip exam soon and I am really nervous about all these. Tips, anyone?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Feah, This can be or because you equalise too hard or not often enough, this will cause swelling and inflammation inside giving the feeling of a clogged ear. It can also be having too much ear wax or a combination of both. I recommend that you have yourself checked up first with a licensed Physician before your next dive and if he/she clears you for diving then try to do it more often and not to hard and try to decent slowly. I hope this helps and best success on your Open Water Exam :)

[@latnc]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 Hey Marcel, I really appreciate your reply. I did the Open Water Exam already and it was a. massive success. I told my instructor that I had difficulty in equalising and he was willing to patiently wait for me until I managed to equalise. I went down to 18 meters easily on my fourth dive :) I think the main issue back then was rushing myself. I had a different instructor back then and a few other students who equalised way faster than I did, so I tried catching up with them. I already went to an ENT specialist and he cleared me for scuba diving. He also prescribed me some nasal sprays which helped a lot.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

@@latnc Ok, that is great to hear and congratulations with passing your Open Water Course! Yes the quality and patience level of a Diving Instructor can make all the difference. Also never worry in the future about other students. Take your time. Diving should be a relaxing sport! Enjoy your future dives! :)

[@shannonbriggs100]

I did my first try dive a few weeks ago and even though I thought I equalised my ears, I ended up getting a mild form of ear barotrauma in my right ear (I only went 3 metres down). I realised afterwards, that my right ear is narrower than the other and won’t equalise just from pinching my nose. I was pretty worried I’d be unable to dive due to this but soon found that if I tilt my head so that my right ear is facing up towards the surface and then pinch my nose, it does equalise properly.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Great to hear! Every technique work differently per person, just do it slowly and find your best way :)

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[@jenzshaw]

Thanks for this. I'm actually trying to complete my basic course but I'm stuck as I'm unable to equalise in my right ear. I didn't know we cd blow our nose under water to help with the pressure. Will try this soon.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Good to hear and let me know if it worked?

[@tiktak3559]

I always did Valsalv manoeuvre during the pool training but when we were diving in lake I had soft rhinitis so it was harder to equalise. Experienced diver told me to try swallowing and it was the best choice I could make. 😆 Swallowing is 🔝 Marcel amazing video!!! And what you said 10:26 ♡ I was so stressed about what is going to happen if I couldn't equalise during that dive but the same experienced diver also told me that he has also days when he simply cannot equalise and it's ok and it encouraged me very much. So thank you for saying it.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Good to hear Tik Tak! We all have good and bad day's, so no stress at all. If it works then yeah a fantastic dive and if not then just wait until the next dive :) Swallowing can really help! Have a good day buddy!

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[@daisydd1709]

do you still breath in when doing this? the reason i ask is that i heard people dont suppose to hold their breath?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Daisy, Holding your breath underwater can be dangerous when you ascent because your air in your lungs will expand and if you hold your breath it cannot escape which can damage your lungs. When you are equalizing your ears you are descending of staying still, so in this case, holding your breath will have no effect. However, because holding your breath can cause severe injury on the ascent we always say and teach to just never hold your breath underwater. When you are staying still of descending and you are trying to equalize your ears, you are closing your mouth and nose only for a split second, which also does damage your lungs. However, never equalize too hard as that can hurt your round window in your ear. Just go down slowly, gently pinch your nose once and awhile, and gently equalize your ears. A bit longer can really help, but never too hard. When we ascent (go up), we don't have to equalize our ears, so you will also not close your nose or mouth, On the ascent, you will just breathe normally through your mouth in and out, which will equalize your lungs to not damage them. I hope this explanation helps to answer your question? If not then please let me know and I can help you further :) Have a great day Daisy! Marcel

[@lowercentenary]

Do you need to do this even at very shallow pool depths? Like 3 or 4 feet?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Depends on the person. For me I need to do it almost from the surface. Most people start at like 1,5 feet.

[@AdamBoltGoldCoast]

After all this time I was never shown the nose pinch technique properly. I wish someone had of told me earlier to use less pressure but hold the pressure for longer... that technique really works and is so much more comfortable.

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[@merenat]

I'll explain my case to you in case it helps someone else. I can make up for the difficulties we can all have out of the water. But once in the water he made up for it with great difficulty and he needed to do it again right away. I have discovered that my ear canal is narrow and that when I enter the water a little air bubble remains in each ear. when it compensated, that air is compressed but immediately had a need to compensate again. Now I know that as I enter the water I must turn my head so that the ear is pointing upwards and compensate, I notice how the bubble comes out, I change my ear pointing upwards and I compensate again. I no longer have a problem keeping my eardrum relaxed throughout the dive. Good blue

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks for the advice :)

[@NoSaysJo]

Hey mate, greetings from Australia. Although different from scuba, I'm currently learning to free dive and was struggling with congestion while equalising. This video really helped, very calm and well spoken video. Many thanks!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Jo, Great to hear that it can also help free divers!! :) Keep sharing the video :)

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[@gobucs3146]

I have trouble equalizing, takes me a bit longer than normal. But I can’t feel anything unless I’m in water. Also, blowing out my nose is all I really need to do once I equalize other ways at 20 feet or so. Another method I like is rubbing under your ears while swallowing.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Go Bucs, Yes rubbing under your ears while swallowing is also a great technique to use. We all have our favorite techniques. For some people equalising is a bit harder than others, but in the end most people will get down to enjoy diving. Take it slow and easy and enjoy :)

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[@ilhamqayyumnajib9425]

Hey .. I have a problem when equalizing .. I currently use the Vasalva technique as my instructor told me to do so but whenevery I pinch my nose there is air and water came out a little bit from my eyes.. is this normal ? ;) @Marcel Van Den Berg

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Ilham, This has also happend to me, but on the ascent and not the descent. It was the weirdest feeling ever and because I was a beginner diver at that time, it kinda freaked me out a bit haha. Really wierd feeling. I learned from a doctor that you don't have to be too worried about this. The intranasal space communicates with a series of neighbouring air-filled cavities within the skull (the paranasal sinuses) and also, via the nasolacrimal duct, with the lacrimal apparatus (tearducts) in the corner of the eye. However, everyone's case is different and I am NOT a doctor. So it is important that you just check with a doctor if you are ok to dive. Then you know for sure :) I hope this helps :)

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[@RackTheMilesWelding]

Commercial diving school is rough

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes, commercial diving is a lot more complicated than recreation diving. But still really cool and some great job opportunities.

[@uberapostate]

Excellent training. Wish I had viewed it one month ago. I just returned (12/30/18) from dive trip to Fiji. First dive OK. Second dive after 90 min surf interval not OK. Could not equalize pressure in right ear. Tried ascending to depth where discomfort gone, but no luck equalizing. Aborted dive. Able to equalize right ear after 5 mins in boat. Same experience next day. First dive OK. Second dive aborted. Skipped diving on day 3. On day four, had to abort first dive. Did not attempt second dive. Day 5 (final day), first dive OK. Aborted second dive. No signs of congestion, but never occurred to me to blow my nose. Plus, I worried that I was a drag on the group, so I hurried through attempts to equalize. Lessons learned: 1.) Don't rush the descent, 2.) Blow my nose, Again, excellent video.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi David, Thank you for you comment and your case is something I have seen a lot with divers, and to be honest I also had similar experiences like that. All good on the first dive and then problems equalizing my ears on on the second dive. To be honest on the day's that I felt super fit with no congestion, I had equalizing issues. But the reason that I could not equalize my ears on those day's was because I tried to go down to quick and congestion was more hidden away in my sinuses. By just taking it more easy and blowing my nose (gently, but long) before and during ascent cleared all the congestion in my sinuses and made it much more easier to equalize my ears. Please share this video on your social media and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel! :) Happy Diving! Marcel van den Berg

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[@jjmm3392]

Can You explain how to do Frenzel manouver properly? Its another technique used by fighter pilots to equaluze ears pressure.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes, and lot's of Free Divers use it. I will try and make a video about this in the future.

[@ziera1069]

I am one of those people having troubles with equalization to the point of frustrating my instructor 😂..my common problem is one ear always not clear up or sometimes both will not clear up. Tq for this video. Will definitely try the nose blowing after this.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Ziera, Yes, please try out that technique! It helpend so many of my (and me sometimes) students. Can you let me know if it worked out for you after your next dives?

[@ziera1069]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 it does! Albeit after a few try,but it works for me. Tq again for the tips

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

ziera 106 Amazing to hear! Keep diving and share this video with others :)

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[@yinling8519]

Hoi Marcel, Informatieve video! Ik ben een beginnend duiker en heb mijn open water en advanced beiden bij Sairee Cottage divers behaald. Bij het duiken merk ik al snel pijn in mijn oren. Is dit iets wat na verloop van oefening en tijd minder wordt? Of het meer een kwestie van veel klaren?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hoi Yin, Tja het kan aan heel veel dingen liggen. Vaak komt het omdat je trommelvlies al gevoelig is en dan met de constante druk van het water, en jij die misschien te vaak or te hard klaart kan dat een kleine zwelling produceren and dat kan gevoelig zijn. Ik had er ook last van in het begin, maar door meer te duiken werd dat minder. Maar het is belangrijk dat ik geen dokter ben en ik raad je aan om toch even een doctor er naar te laten kijken :) Fijne dag en hopelijk meeting we een keer in de toekomst bij Sairee Cottage Diving

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[@shadwabarghash8734]

you forgot Frenzel, i use it

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes also a great technique

[@NiJah_Kingba]

I had to reschedule my dive certification today because I was unable to equalize my right ear. Wish I saw this video before today. I was trying the first method during my dive, but that did not work for me. While watching the tutorial, I tried the third method and I believe that is the best fit for me. The third method cleared my right ear, which was still kinda blocked. Thank you.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

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[@TheSmileyTek]

I begin my open water course this month. My son will also be taking the course. Watching your videos is giving us a great head start on what to expect and prepare for. I’m pretty excited about the adventures ahead for us. We’re already planning our first few dives after certification. Of course, the most important thing for us, is being safe. Everything by the book. Always diving with a group, and buddying up for any adventures. I’m 40, and I don’t think I’ve been this excited about something, in a long time. Really looking forward to spending more time with my son, and making some great memories.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

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[@TheSmileyTek]

Update - Everything went great! Off to the FL Keys for our first ocean dive next week. We hired a guide since we're noobs. We want to be as safe as possible.

[@pamelaknowles5168]

I’m 67 and finally taking my first dive class , open water! Yay!!

[@mojojojo5372]

I had been having a lot of trouble in the last year equalizing, to the point I'd have pain before I hit 20 ft. Saw an ENT specialist & I unknowingly had a severely deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, & sinus blockage. Just had surgery & I can breathe so much better, can't wait to get back to diving!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Melanie, good to hear that your medical procedure worked! Enjoy your next dives and please let me know in a comment how it went 🤿🐠😉 🐡

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[@Christian_Girl120]

This is a very interesting video. Having a perforated eardrum (even though it's healed), I'm not sure I'd be able to dive. But it's interesting to know what to do while you are diving.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks Amy! You can check your ear with a Dive Doctor or an Ear Specialist and ask if you can dive again :)

[@Official_Blair]

equalization all the time via Valsalva is not needed for the vast majority of people, just ensure to equalize every few feet. Having that spare hand is more important for things that come up like dry suit inflation etc. If you are able to equalize via frenzel method you will be a better Diver.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

I found that everyone have their own method or a combination of it. Frenzel method is very good if you can do it :)

[@textingstorynoob268]

Hi i’m a junior diver and i’ve been having some difficulties equalising and always not able to complete the dive because of my ear i will try this tomorrow thank you!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Ok, I hope it helps! Please let me know how it went :)

[@textingstorynoob268]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 yoo it has been a while and i forgot to check my notifications it went good i had no trouble with equalising and I finally enjoyed the dive tysm you really helped

[@CChrun]

Have u ever heard of someone having pain in their eye from pressure that's not mask related ?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Chris, yes I heard about this and also experienced it with a reverse block through my tearduct. This is very rare, but it can happen. I experienced it once and after that never again. But I do recommend to check this with a doctor. It might be nothing, but better safe the sorrow :)

[@CChrun]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 so the next day after I posted that , I went back to attempt to finish my advanced course and I had the same issue with pain behind my eye... i used the technique u showed where u cover one nostril and blow out the other side.. and I swear.. I felt the air bubble pass behind my eye and towards my ear and exited... and after that it was fine.. thanks for the tips!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Fantastic to hear Chris!! I hope you will have many dives in the future :) Just remember to always do it gently

[@krisadventure2745]

Thank you sir! Very clear and excellent guide and tips.. i will apply it to spearfishing.. Godbless you!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thank you :)

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[@j.z.598]

Thank you Marcel!🙏 I'm a greenhorn diver and most of the times I get blood in my mask (no pain). I can't wait to use your advices in Monterey, CA again. I don't want to join any dive groups in the area until I get better at equalizing my ears and get a better grip of my neutral buoyancy. I'd hate to ruin other's dive because of me. I'll keep practicing and hiring instructors until I get it right. I appreciate your help!🙏

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Jz, Getting blood in your mask is usually because of congestion in your sinuses. If this happens a lot, I recommend you to see a Nose, Ear and Throat specialist doctor. They can advice you. Also blowing your nose before and during the dive can help.

[@damiansonofsantana]

I had this problem at Sharma bay today. If I’d seen this video I probably wouldn’t have had the pain I encountered. Thanks

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Welcome!!

[@watchingyoutube1204]

Thank you, I will try blowing my nose right before the dive. Several times in just the first 10 feet, one of my ears has trouble equalizing. I'm an experienced diver and am concerned that if I go on a dive with a stronger current and can't descend fast enough, I'll miss the target site.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes, blowing your nose before the decent really helps! You can also ask a doctor for advice if you always have a constant problem. Best of success and enjoy the dive!

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[@juhanleemet]

Yes, I used to have trouble clearing my ears, until a very experienced drive buddy suggested I "practice" equalizing in my car, while driving to the dive site. That ends up pushing the eardrum outwards a tiny bit, and obviously it springs right back. However, it seems to progressively clear any congestion, and might actually expand the eustachian tubes a tiny bit. I have adopted that technique and no more problems. As you say: equalize gently, and often, and BEFORE you have significant pressure on the eardrums. Thx for the video.

[@SnapWild164]

Thanks man, this video was great. I have a dive tomorrow and I’m anxious about my equalization issues from last weeks dive.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks Chris! How did the dive go, was it better?

[@SnapWild164]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 Great, went 17.8 meters max with no issues today. Thanks!

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[@rhyssecesproeses152]

I love your videos im your biggest fan

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[@Marko-to3yk]

Thanks for good tutorial you just got new subscriber 😁. Cant wait to try your technique, today was my first time and had painfull experience.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thank you Marko and sorry to hear about today! Give it another try an make sure there is no congestion, blow that nose before the decent, Take is slow and remember if it doesn't work, hey happens to the best of us and try again another day :) Have a good day Marko!

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[@chandimalpeiris8767]

Waw thank you sair

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You're welcome!

[@ewoudbrummel5050]

Marcel je komt me bekend voor als een nederlander. :O

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes! 🇳🇱

[@ewoudbrummel5050]

Ik wist het

[@monagrace_id4803]

Do you have any video that explains why I experience like I had gas in my stomach that made me felt uncomfortable while diving? Is that normal? I am new diver btw

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

That video is on my list to do :) But some others first. If gas is to uncomfortable, then check with a dive doctor for this one before your next dive. Have a good day!

[@jodiemcauley9540]

Wish I watched this before today, first open water dive after pool training & couldn't equalise 😭 had to cancel dive and replan. Hopefully the swallowing trick will work a charm💞👌works on land so fingers crossed! P.S your delivery of the video is amazing!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Jodie McAuley Thank you so much and I am sorry to hear that you had to cancel your dive 😔 But not being able to equalize can happen to the best of us. Just replan it and try it again and you will love scuba diving next time! Marcel van den Berg www.scubadivingtips.net

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[@kazanuddin6484]

Really helpful. This helped me in my last trip and revising again before I head for my next trip. I usually take longer to equalise. At least in the first couple of dives.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Good to hear Kazan and have fun diving!

[@TheOutdoordad]

I tried everything...no luck. Then I used Sinus spray right before I dove...it worked wonders.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes, that does work wonders, but be careful as Nose Spray can be addictive and it can hurt your sinuses when taking it to much and often. Aways consult with your physician before diving if you can use the nose spray 🤙

[@marzieanaabrahman7463]

Thanks coach..i should watch this video first before joining the class..i just started my class..i failed to equalized my ear..i feel painful in my ear..so i refused to go deep..i cant bear the pain..😅

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hey maybe best to check it out with a doctor and next time always go slow and never force it.

[@kupke808]

My Husband and I are going on first dive since covid We were new to begin with so we needed refresher. Thanks for all your videos!! We feel much more comfortable. Great content.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

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[@jaysilverheals4445]

he mentions equalizing pretty much constantly which is correct but advanced divers go one better. You can hold your nose and pop your ears like everyone does. The method is to pop your ears bulging them out a bit as you down keep the eardrums under a bit of positive pressure. do not use the method ear drums are bulged inward a bit then equalize that is an incorrect path to take that you will drift away from. I was dry suit diver whith dry hood so as I dropped down midwater I had to do my ears plus equalize the hood plus equalize the mask plus equalize the drysuit itself. If you dont equalize the mask it will suck your eyes out bursting blood vessels. If you dont equalize the hood it will suck your ear drums out even though you are equalizing. (I know that sounds backwards but when you analyze it its not). that is why NEVER let a shop talk you into drysuit and dry hood from the start.

[@jaysilverheals4445]

also dont do that shift the jaw or other garbage. that only works if your eardrums are negative pressure--a terrible idea

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thanks for your opinion J. I always recommend people to try out different techniques and see what works for them as everyone is a bit different. Of course always do it gently and safely. Have a good day buddy!

[@dmwm771]

I once dived down to 3.50 m during a test with a slight cold and only a slightly stuffy nose. That really hurt. It wasn't my smartest move.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Sorry to hear, yeah it is best to only dive when you don't have a cold

[@slm5188]

I did it and my ears is closed now i am at my home !!!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Slm, it is important to do it gently, especially on land. It can be closed now because you might have some fluid or congestion inside your Middle Ear and that is now pushed against your ear drum. This indicates that you might have congestion or too much ear wax could be another reason. You should not dive until you feel better and I recommend you to see a physician to have a look at your ears and give you the best advice how to cure you.

[@slm5188]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 thanks for your Reply 🌹

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

@@slm5188 No problem buddy, have a good day! :)

[@toxicxbobcat8358]

One problem I have is that I have to close my eyes otherwise I won’t feel the air out my ears but from my eye holes

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Yes, I have heard about that before. The intranasal space communicates with a series of neighbouring air-filled cavities within the skull (the paranasal sinuses) and also, via the nasolacrimal duct, with the lacrimal apparatus (tearducts) in the corner of the eye. I suggest to equalize slowly, it should be fine, but always check with a physician before diving just in case.

[@Richard1976]

Clearing my ears with pinching my nose nothing happens... oh wait, the end of vid the longer press blowing did... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Richard, That is awesome to hear, yes blowing of the nose helps with so many people... Including myself :)

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[@serpentusgaming161]

Thank you so much I could not equalise in my one ear, I tried ear wax unclogging and even went to the doctors until I saw this video

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thank u🎶🎶🎶

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[@aldo_lewo2732]

thanks man i really needed this and the whole time u we’re showing us i was doing it and im going diving with dad soon so i need to learn alot of things but this was very helpful

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[@beachsandy1]

Dive career

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This is the BEST!

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[@dizzydeckdog6688]

Thanks for your amazing advise. I'm going diving with a group next week for the first time and I am quite nervous as my ears hurt even at 2.5m when diving into a pool

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi {N}, I really hope this helps, please let me know after the dive how it went ok?

[@seikibrian8641]

"my ears hurt even at 2.5m when diving into a pool" Equalize early and often. You can even "pre-equalize" on the surface before you start down, by using the Valsalva nose-pinch method.

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[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

Would wearing ear plugs help? I'm new to scuba diving and I will be taking classes soon.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Geno, Not really. There are special masks with ear covers, but best to just try to learn to equalise. Remember to do it gently and often! Enjoy your classes, you will love it! :)

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[@PlayGroundCHP]

Hey man great video, super helpful. I have one more question. When i went on my first and only dive so far i had problems equalizing but forced myself to keep going down. I know, i know really stupid, I will never do it again. But at some point while going down pretty close to the bottom (12 meters) the pain in my ears went away. I dont remember a click in my ears and to this day im confused if i managed to equalize or if my ears went numb beacuse of the pain. I had no pain or damages after the dive just sore ears. Is it possible for the pain to go away without equalizing? I want to take my diving certificate but still can't equalize my right ear. With the tips in your video i was able to equalize my left but nothings happening in the right. It feels like its blocked or something. Its really bothering me as i really want to go diving again but don't know what to do

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Hugo, It much of equalised at one point, you don't always feel or hear it. Maybe just try again and then go super, super slow, make sure you have no congestion, sleep well and no alcohol for 2 weeks before the dive. Then blow your nose a lot, and gently but long try to do the pinched nose technique... If that still not work then I recommend to see a Nose and ear specialist Doctor. He can look inside your sinuses and see where the problem might be.

[@PlayGroundCHP]

Hey thanks a lot, I actually went on a trial/test dive a couple of days ago and I was able to equalize by doing it for a longer period of time like you guys showed. My ears apparently don't "pop" normally, its more like a long silent pop if you get me haha. So i'm starting my open water course next month. Thanks again!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

@@PlayGroundCHP That is awesome to hear! I am very happy that your ears equilized using these techniques. I wish you all the fun during the Open Water Diver and remember to do everything slowly ok? :) Marcel van den Berg

[@PlayGroundCHP]

IDC Koh Tao Thailand Got ya! Thx🙏

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[@ButterMilkRanch69]

I would only equalize when it gets uncomfortable

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Sure, if that works best for you :)

[@sufimdatiqurrahma3130]

very nice instruction methodology ,very soon i will to you.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Thank you Sufi!! :)

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[@dsgreat3]

Been having loads of issues with my left ear blew my nose got it right away

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[@cutecrafter8100]

This video helped me a lot! I have a dive tomorrow and the last time I did a dive was in 2017, but I did a pool refresher course in 2020 right before quarantine. During the refresher, I had a lot of pain in my ears and could not equalize, I wish I knew how to blow my nose underwater then!! Thank you

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You are welcome! Keep enjoying diving!! :)

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[@donnas3573]

Thank you for this video! I do several dive trips per year but I always have trouble equalizing. I rewatch your video each time, and then remember to blow not hard, but for longer. That usually does the trick for me.

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[@stuartmcconnachie]

2:00 I’m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere.... Q: Why do SCUBA divers hold their noses when they are going down? A: Because they don’t want to have to smell the fish!

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

😂😂😂

[@kennyng8076]

I have my right ear partially blocked since 3 yrs ago during my OW course. Until now no matter how much i equalise, its still blocked. Need to see doctor. Sighhh

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Kenny Ng Hi, yes you should definitely see a doctor for this. If the doctor can fix it, then you will feel such a relieve to be able to hear perfect again! Please let me know the result, when you come back from the doc

[@dominikdolezal5066]

Me too, I'm half-deaf for 4 days now. I went scuba diving for my 1st time last weekend and had real problems with equalizing my ears when I got 10-15m deep. I ignored pain untill I was at bottom of lake (17m) then it was too much and I had to scream it out into water through rebreather, I quickly got to surface, then I rejoined my tutor and few minutes later I had same problem, resurfaced quickly again. I finished my diving lesson but when I got out of water my nose started bleeding due to me trying to equalize pressure in my ears too hard even when I did not manage to get it working. I had also very intense pain in ears 1-2 days after the diving. Now it is 4th day and my hearing feels like I wear headphones all the time. Gotta to see a doctor since its not getting better

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

@@dominikdolezal5066 Hi Dominik, I am sorry to hear that you went through this experience. But ignoring any pain underwater is bad. In this case you should have stopped when you felt discomfort in your ears. If you feel pain then you have waited too long or/and went too deep. Also it is be dangerous to surface quickly for decompression sickness and/or a reverse block. Please go to a doctor now first to check up if you can scuba dive. Get the right documentation from the doctor, but even if a doctor clears you for diving you should never dive if you are in pain. I hope it will all woks out for you :)

[@anglinmaharani6302]

Thanks

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Wow thank you!! It helps the channel :)

[@nikolagrgic4782]

Last time when i used "pinch the nose" technique i vas feeling very dizzy....for a moment i was scared ....luckily feeling of dizziness went away in 10 seconds...this was all in shallow pool water of about 1.5-2 m....i am afraid if i go at 20 meters that the same might happen...any suggestions why this happened and how to avoid it???

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Nikola, Maybe you had some congestion or did it too hard. You can check with a dive doctor and then try it again.

[@nikolagrgic4782]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 Ok, will try this! thanks!

[@jarrettwilliams6519]

I did my first dive today it’s felt like I’ve had water in my ear for 8 hours now since I dived is that normal? Will this feeling subside?

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Jarrett, this sometimes happens because you or have some wax in your ear or in more common cases you have inflation in your ear which can trap some fluids. This can happen because of congestion or equalizing to hard. Most of the time this will go away with some rest, but it is better to check it with a physician first. They can have a look and give you the best advice and even medicine if needed. Please don't go diving again until you first checked with the Physician. I hope you feel better soon :)

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[@abdullaalmarzooqi6014]

Hello thanks for the different techniques it really helped, but i want to ask what about the frenzel maneuver i know it is used for free diving but is it used in scuba??

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Abdulla, yes you can if you like that technique

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[@bilalyounas8658]

Hello Marcel I hope you have a great day. My question is that my right ear wasn't equalize during dive what should I do? I also have close right ear after the dive now it's approx 30hr but still close tell me what should I do to reopen and how to relive my congestion ? Thanks in advance.

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi Bilal, My day is great thank you :) It could be multiple reasons: 1. Outside: You have too much wax in your ears and the water is blocked, you can flush it at the doctor. 2. Inside: Maybe you equalized too hard. 3. Most likely you have congestion and inflammation inside. 4. Another reason reason unknown etc. In all cases I recommend to see a physician. They can do a medical check and can give you the best advice how to solve it.

[@bilalyounas8658]

@@MarcelVanDenBerg1 much appreciated sir 👍

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Your welcome Bilal

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[@Trikkie87]

This video was top notch. You just took away all my fears regarding equalising (had some trouble in the pool today, but thanks to you i now know my technique was all wrong, also blowing my nose helped a ton right in this moment). If tommorow the longer and gentle approach works, imma be happy. And if not? Im gonna cancel the dive and be happy too! Maybe do a bit of drone flying. Cheers mate! Groetjes van een random Nederlander in Koh Tao!

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[@kingbachbach497]

I was swimming and i went deeper and felt pain and now im home and im uncomfortable

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

Hi King, Sorry to hear and you probably didn't equalise your ears. I recommend to have it checked out with a doctor, just to be sure.