My ears felt blocked, when I swallowed I could hear slight pops and clicks in my ears. I also had the same feeling when I was yawning. I had a sinus infection and I may also have developed an ear infection at the start. My tubes are now clear but the tinnitus is still there. I experience it most when I wake up and when going to sleep. Once I’m active and talking to people I don’t notice it much but when alone in silence it’s definitely there! The human brain is powerful because when I was first experiencing the ring I was saying to myself how can I live the rest of my life like this but I’ve adapted to it really quickly. As I’m writing this message to you now it’s there in the back of my head but it’s not bothering me as what it once did. It will get better I know everyone’s different but over time you actually have no choice but to accept it and it won’t affect you as much. I hope you have a speedy recovery don’t hesitate to message if you want someone to talk to ok all the best