People who become uncomfortable due to ear problems while travelling in a plane can relieve themselves with some easing tips to make their journeys comfortable.
People who become uncomfortable due to ear problems while travelling in a plane can relieve themselves with some easing tips to make their journeys comfortable.
The House Ear Institute explained that the problems were caused due to the change in air pressure that led to the feeling of fullness or pressure in the Eustachian tube and middle ear chamber .
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Ear blockage or clogged ear causes include earwax, infection or inflammation. Treatments include de-congesting the Eustachian tubes and using ear drops.
Ear blockage or clogged ear causes include earwax, infection or inflammation. Treatments include de-congesting the Eustachian tubes and using ear drops.
- Chew gum, suck on candy, drink liquid or yawn vigorously during the descent, to stimulate swallowing and equalize pressure in the middle ear.
- We swallow less when asleep, so children often wake up crying when the plane begins to descend due to the uncomfortable build-up of pressure in their ears. Parents can prevent their child's discomfort by waking them at the start of the descent.
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- Avoid flying with an ear infection, or when congested due to a sinus infection, a cold or an allergy attack.
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