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Ear ache while flying

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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 who are prone to this problem take antihistamines or decongestants during the flight
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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.
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Treating Airplane Ear (Barotraumatic Otitis)


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Airplane ear is also called ear barotrauma, barotitis media or aerotitis media. Barotrauma commonly occurs with altitude changes, such as flying, scuba diving, or driving in the mountains. If you have a congested nose from allergies, colds, or an upper respiratory infection, you are more likely to develop barotrauma.
Surgical treatment of airplane ear sometimes become necessary. The surgeon may make an incision in your eardrum (myringotomy) to equalize air pressure and drain blood or fluid.