Very Common: What you are describing is very common. Especially after having a cold while flying. Essentially when there is already congestion and your ears are not clearing to begin with and you have rapid change in altitude it is not uncommon to have ear congestion due to the eustachian tubes behind the ear drums being congested and not clearing air pressure behind ears. This usually resolves by itself.
Answered 10/1/2013
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