[USNBandit]

I would suggest finding a local doctor that used to be a flight surgeon in the military. If you can't find one then find a local FAA medical examiner. They can explain the physiology of what you are experiencing and maybe give you some strategies for dealing with the issue.

It sounds like you have some unique physiology that make equalizing your ears difficult. Attempting a valsalva maneuver (pinching your nose closed and trying to exhale against it) with your chin tilted up and head leaned away from the offending ear can sometimes help. It straightens the eustachian tube out a bit.

[Paved Paradise]

While that’s not a bad idea, I’m content with the “fix” my doctor friend gave me. As for offending ear, it’s BOTH.