Tag: Barotrauma
-
How to prevent ear ache while flying?
Some people develop ear pain while flying. It is caused by unequal pressures that develop on either side of the eardrum as the plane ascends and descends. Sucking sweets and gently blowing against a closed nose and mouth will usually push air into the middle ear, equalise the pressure and ease the pain. Some people…
-
Ear Ache While Flying-Treatment
The ear ache you experience is the most common medical problem reported by air travellers. The medical term for this is called Barotrauma which refers to injuries caused by increased air pressure. How to avoid it ? Please find the answers in this video clip. For more details and free updates you may subscribe to…
