Air Travel and the Link to Hearing Complications
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Air Travel and the Link to Hearing Complications
Traveling by air causes a rapid
change in the amount of pressure
within the air. In order to maintain a
comfortable level, the tubes will need
to open wide enough on a consistent
basis to help equalize the amount of
changes taking place in the air
pressure. This is definitely true when the airplane is landing
because it is going through a lot of pressure changes to help
bring the plane down to Earth where the amount of pressure is
much higher than when the plane is in the air.
Any situation where there is a rapid change in the air pressure
can create a problem with an individual’s hearing. It could be that
you are riding in an elevator or diving to the bottom of the ocean.
Pilots and deep sea divers alike are all taught the proper way to
help equalize the pressure in their ears, but it is a simple trick
that anyone can learn if they try.
Simple Tips When Traveling by Air
• Make sure you discuss flying with your surgeon to determine
safety measures after having any surgery on your ear.
• If you have a cold, infection, or bad allergies, it is always best
to postpone flying until the symptoms have passed.
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• During the descent, it is advised that you remain awake.
• Patients who are in good overall health may want to take a
decongestant or nasal spray about an hour before the plane is
scheduled to land to help your ears pop without causing a lot of
pain.
• Before the plane takes off or lands, you might want to chew on
some gum or suck on a hard candy.
• When you are trying to inflate your ears, it is recommended to
avoid using an excessive amount of force. Properly inflating your
ears involves nothing more than using the muscles in your throat
and cheek.