Originally Posted by
slashd0t
I'm wondering if we just get used to it... I've flown a lot this year and my ear never bother me anymore either,...
I don't think we can just "get used to it". Rather, we learn to equalize pressure without really thinking about it and it drops below our conscious level. Most flights it's a total non-issue to me, but if my nose is stuffy I'm sure aware of it!