How to prevent ear pain with flying

This video is about how to prevent ear pain with flying

[@wandervoltz]

Unfortunately, I have "airplane ear". My remedy: I take a Benadryl 30 minutes to an hour prior to departure. When I get to my seat, I use a nasal spray (2 sprays in each nostril). I make sure I have some good gum to chew on ascent and descent. And I make sure my ears are plugged (I just use ear phones so I can listen to music). It works like a charm, with no pain at all. Happy travels! 👋🏽

[@manlikec3049]

Do noise cancelling headphones work aswell

[@BeautifulGemm]

Thanks for this. I haven't "Flewed Out" 🤣 in years and I'm going to D.R. and I'm so nervous about getting that Ear Pain again. 👂🏽

[@wandervoltz]

@@manlikec3049 I've tried noise-cancelling headphones on a flight and they worked fine as well (when combined with the other remedies); that's just my personal experience, though. If you're going to try it, I might recommend bringing ear plugs or ear buds as a back-up, just in case. 👍🏾

[@wandervoltz]

@@BeautifulGemm I've had virtually no pain with this method in the 2 decades I've been flying and using it. I hope it works out for you so you can enjoy your vacation! 😊👍🏾

[@BeautifulGemm]

@@wandervoltz Aww thank u sis. Can't wait!

[@zogood3495]

"Airplane ear" is arguably one of the worse pains I've ever experienced in my life. Almost brought me to tears it got so painful. Hopefully these methods work trying to plan a trip in a couple months lol

[@eleanordavies9815]

Me too thought I was the only one. Don’t cry often but my god it’s PAIN 😖

[@zogood3495]

@@eleanordavies9815 it sucks so much

[@klyatonismyname7410]

It does not hurt much but it does hurt

[@zogood3495]

@@klyatonismyname7410 the pain is different for each individual. Last time I flew I couldn't hear straight in my right ear for 2 day's afterward

[@beryltarus3484]

I actually cried and now having a 23hr flight scares me real bad!

[@babydab231]

I just rode my first plane today. I literally cried due to the pain. I couldn’t hear after for hours. I tried explaining to my family but I don’t think they fully understand!!!! This was not regular ear popping.

[@Karion.x3]

Thank you!! My mom thinks I’m over exaggerating and I’m not. It burns so bad

[@aaronspencer5560]

it feels like a needle stabbing my eardrum! I'm never one to cry but that crap hurt.

[@koumbatoure8354]

For days 4 me

[@daisy-fd6xf]

Omg this is exactly what i experience!!!

[@MasterMix291]

It’s exactly what I experience. I don’t know why it hurts so much for me but no one else

[@allys744]

I hate the old airplane ear. I can’t get excited about landing because as the plane descends, the air pressure starts to build up inside and it hurts so bad. Usually, if you yawn, chew gum or open your mouth really wide, your ears will pop and the air is released. The only problem with this is that it also hurts to do this because your ears pop lol

[@yolandahall4587]

I SUFFER SO MUCH WHEN THE PLANE IS DESCENDING, FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS JABBING A ICE PICK IN MY EAR, IT IS HORRIFYING!! I TRIED BENADRYL IT HELPED SOME,BUT NO CURE, EVERYTIME I GO ON VACATION I DREAD THE FLIGHT,WHAT I NOTICE, DEPENDING ON THE PILOT WHEN THE PLANE FLY LOW I'M GOOD,WHEN IT'S 30,OOO.OO IN THE SKY AND START TO DESCEND OMG!! THE PAIN IS UNBEARABLE......

[@AnujaVilas]

Same here

[@tentoes4936]

Yes the higher I believe is the issue

[@bodieju4367]

On god

[@valeriandsouza4763]

I can relate sadly 😖

[@RussMN]

Man I’ve tried it all. Finally got ear tubes this morning for my trip in a month

[@reginasheppard1906]

I have Airplane ear. I have not flew in a few years due to this. But, this year for my Birthday I decided I wanted to travel. I came across 2 type of earplugs you can use while in flight. I purchased Flyfit earplugs and Earplane earplugs. I decided to use Flyfit for my going and coming back flight and I didn’t feel any ear pain or head pressure like I usually feel! I kept them in the whole flight 2 1/2 hours. They worked like a charm. I was so pleased with them. I have not yet used my Earplanes earplugs but I will write a review once I do. But I know for sure Flyfit works! I also took sudafed and benadryl a few days in a role leading up to the day of my flight and 1 hour before departure. Also I put headphones over my ears during the flight. And chewed gum. I hope this helps someone.

[@TOBEYTOO32]

Fly fit. Where can you find these?

[@toyaallure88]

Me too! Been a few years since I flew last flight I literally lost my earring then it came back after it popped was so scary

[@TEKNOFIED]

None of that works for me. I have tried everything you said but every time on decent I get so much pain it feels like my head is about to explode. My last trip overseas I finally found something that works for me. I was using earplugs the type you squeeze to put in your ear and headphone that goes around the ear. After doing that I had no problem. I think these ear plugs should be given to everyone with a baby. Each flight I take I ALWAYS hear babies crying as the plan is descending and the poor baby can't tell anyone how much this hurts. Parents please plugs your babies ears.

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

Can u please share the link of the earplugs

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

Did u chew gum also after putting earplugs

[@TEKNOFIED]

@@chakroitsolutions3878 No after using earplugs. I was so relieved with just earplugs. Before that I tried everything mentioned in this video, I also had my doubts about the earplugs at first but they were a god send. The people there almost had to force me back onto the plane when we stopped at Davao. I was in so much pain I wanted to stay at Davao. the 14hr return flight with 2 stops I had no problems at all with earplugs. I will never travel without them again. Another tip for if you feel motion sickness. Ask the stewardess for some lemon slices. I learned this on my flight about 10 years ago when I got sick. one of the stewardess gave my some and said to put them in my mouth and suck on them. I felt instantly better and 10min I didn't feel sick anymore. My last flight I started to feel sick about 1hr out from Cebu. I asked the stewardess for some lemon and she didn't know if they had some. Lucky the stewardess next to her knew they did and asked if I felt okay. She then explained to the first one why I was asking. I then realized not every stewardess knows about this but they should. The second stewardess gave me about 6 slices and showed the first stewardess the fridge in were they are kept. Remember this on your next flight.

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

@@TEKNOFIED so I shld just put the filtered ear plugs and do nothing..no swallowing no chewing just sit calm?

[@TEKNOFIED]

@@chakroitsolutions3878 In my case yes. Everyone is not the same. I recommend the earplugs 100% but if chewing gum also helps you then do that as well.

[@jcarden6615]

Feels like my head is going to explode

[@tavohound]

same

[@Snowalchemist677]

Right and like a sharp pressure in the back side of the head also goes to the neck

[@alexmontemayor3118]

Dude me too. I have a flight in 5 hours and I'm shitting bricks

[@tentoes4936]

@@alexmontemayor3118 how'd it go?

[@aloksinghrajput517]

Same here

[@thiberry3618]

Thank you for this video!!! I never knew what to do with my ear pain. Now I watch and use this video religiously every time I fly!❤

[@markyantamd5338]

Great! I'm glad it's working for you.

[@cathyrine3099]

I had my first 14-hr flight a few days ago and I am so glad I watched this video the night before said flight. This helped immensely. Thank you very much!

[@jackzimmer6553]

I’m 68 and it’s been some time since I’ve flown. My left ear always causes me problems on planes because it won’t pop open on the ascent in altitude as quickly as the right does. I had lots of tubes put in my left ear when I was much younger. I understand it looks like a mass of scar tissue. It can get fairly uncomfortable and is very loud when it finally opens. Glad I saw your presentation!

[@seanbrennan2866]

It is the worst pain ive ever felt. Just started happening to me recently. Feels like my head is about to explode. The pain star5s in the sinuses then moves to my emtire head and back of neck... im fearful of my next flight. Feels like a vessel will pop and have an aneurysm.

[@mommaramadama]

Watched this video before flying yesterday. I have something going on where I have had bad ear pain, sore throat, and very swollen glands for the last 5 days. No nasal congestion at all. But my ears and throat feel sore and clogged. I was worried that it could be an ear infection. I have had bad ear pain with flying before to the point of tears. I had no choice but to take this flight. I was terrified. I did everything you said. An hour before the flight I sprayed Afrin into my nose. Then, I took Dayquil 30 minutes before the flight (sudafed agitates me too much). When I sat down on the plane I put in EarPlanes, I was nervous about when to take them out and back in, so I just left them in for the 2-hour flight. I used your nose hold and gentle blow technique when I started feeling slight pain and pressure on decent. It worked. I was so happy I followed your instructions. Thank you for posting this.

[@erectilereptile7383]

I felt it in my back teeth getting back from a trip today. Worst pain of my life. Nearly brought me to tears. I was shaking.

[@ashleymckenzie584]

I feel it in my teeth all the time!!! I thought i was the only one

[@kazukinishimura526]

I can't even yawn when it's descending

[@betulinal806]

same I can't yawn because I'm too busy panicking from the pain lol

[@raemon4962]

i always suffer so much pain like my head is gonna blow😣

[@blch5351]

This shit hurts like hell.

[@faclonx6275]

Yeah my ears always hurt on the plane I end up covering my ears

[@tanyawashburn8964]

So wish I had found your video before my last flight! Thank you!

[@tentoes4936]

Everyone keeps saying chew gum 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦 that. Don't. Work

[@markyantamd5338]

It can be of benefit when there is a mild amount of blockage. It depends upon how severe the Eustachian tube blockage is. If it is extremely severe, it can even take putting in ear tubes to be able to fly.

[@tentoes4936]

@@markyantamd5338 like surgically? Or just EarPlanes? thanks for sharing this.

[@markyantamd5338]

@@tentoes4936 Yes, ear tubes placed surgically, if severe enough.

[@tentoes4936]

@@markyantamd5338 wow! I never knew it was that serious..

[@RussMN]

@@tentoes4936 had mine placed this morning not dreading flying anymore

[@deepas]

I suffer with severe ear pain like some of you here mentioned(head or ears going to explode types!). As the doc mentioned, Afrin helps big time. Another tip I wanted to mention if it helps anyone - as it helps me big time. Close your nostrils and try breathing out hard “through your ears”. What this does is build pressure and pops /opens up your blocked ear. Do it in small intervals just so you don’t add unwanted stress to yourself doing this. But this really works.

[@bintoud.nafonytraore9601]

I did it and it works perfectly. The pain that I had was unbearable but with that method I was relieved the last time I used a plane. I am glad that I am not the only one who knows that technique. But i am not sure it is safe though.

[@VoiceActingAnime]

That “pop” hurts 😂. But the pain goes away so worth it

[@lakialael]

I will try this. I get severe pain,like my ears are going to explode, on decent. Thanks for the suggestion

[@deepas]

​@@lakialael Also, please be prepared for the painful "pop" but it immediately releases the air pressure and you will feel the difference. Also, since you mentioned you feel like your ears are going to explode, I have the same problem. So please make sure you start your flight journey with Afrin nasal spray once you board your flight (honestly, if you are looking to save a few bucks, especially if you are not a frequent flyer, I have used a dollar tree equivalent and both equally well). This helps big time as a preventive measure. Before descent, if you still feel the pain, do the above breathing method. I would also recommend constantly swallowing your saliva (esp. when you feel like your ears are getting blocked). This also helps to release the air pressure build up.

[@phoenixreborn6194]

do you also feel pain on your neck? like there are 2 lines on the side of your neck

[@DCARA06]

ear planes are a miracle product. They have saved me so so much pain over the years!! Can’t say enough about them

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

You only used earplugs or tried other method like chewing gum or yawn?

[@DCARA06]

@@chakroitsolutions3878 I've tried every trick that has ever been suggested. Chewing gum, yawning, taking decongestants, putting a warm damp cloth over my face, putting cups over my ears..... Nothing comes close to ear planes. If you have minor discomfort with flying the other tricks probably will help but if you have a chronic issue with your eardrums like I do, these are the answer.

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

@@DCARA06 hi ..I was recently diagnosed with middle ear infection which is cured now and I am flying first time after this infection so don't know how will my ears react...prior to this I never had any issues while flying..so I have already bought a pair of filtered ear plugs...I am bit confused as to using filtered ear plugs are enough or chewing gum is also required.

[@DCARA06]

@@chakroitsolutions3878 If they are "pressure filtering ear plugs" then I would that is great. I still bring gum, halls and water with me along with my earplanes. If you are able to "pop" your ears on the descent, then that is the best thing for you, if not, the earplanes will save you.

[@chakroitsolutions3878]

@@DCARA06 is it compulsory to pop ears when flight lands ?

[@Whammyxxd]

"One of those persons"

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

I too am persons.

[@valeriandsouza4763]

I am a bit confused, I know the plural is "people" but I've seen alot of people use "persons"

[@oisharzakhairul8003]

@@valeriandsouza4763 It’s grammatically correct. Nothing wrong with it.

[@93raver09]

I avoid fizzy drinks and heavy meals before I fly. I find it helps along with ear plugs.

[@sebamathew4556]

I have suffered a lot ! Thankyou Doc :) Hoping to have a pain-free flight further !!

[@khushbudayme6669]

I am wondering how does the cabin crew manage this so often, do they have to take medicines so frequently, I haven’t seen they plugging their ears too

[@shifter9736]

Some people feel nothing

[@fewlings]

Oh we have that a lot 😭 so can’t fly until it’s fixed

[@nighthalfling9519]

Whenever you start to feel ear pain, breath in deeply and exhale. Worked for me

[@koumbatoure8354]

Nah bro

[@africanawang2674]

that's not ear pain bro. that's anxiety

[@nighthalfling9519]

@@africanawang2674 idk what kind of anxiety causes me to feel like my eardrum is about to explode

[@spikedleatherworks]

If that’s all it takes to fix the problem for you, then you are likely not in the group of people this video was aimed at.

[@alldaynupe2310]

​@@spikedleatherworks exactly. "Breathe out and in" FOH. They have no clue of the pain we go through.

[@istantoomanykpopgroups3795]

The last flight i was on scared me to death. So excruciatingly painful. I went on a trip for my birthday and returned with a ruptured eardrum which left me dizzy for a full week. Horrific. Im a second year tourism student and we will need to travel more on planes i desperately hope these work for me. I hate being scared of something that makes me so happy😔

[@kaym8158]

I’m so going to try this I get terrible ear pain on and off for weeks after I’m on a plane

[@claudiajefferson1517]

Thanks for your advice,very helpful you are definitely awesome with explaining and teaching super clear and simple

[@Word-Smithy]

Flyfit eaplugs is a great alternative to Earplanes. You can re use it up to 100 times.

[@jeffreywang7665]

I used to fly airplanes to China every 2 years before a grandfather passed away! My grandfather had Type 2 diabetes! Elevations and altitude are my biggest obsessions around!

[@mariosagas]

I don’t feel ear pain but I feel extremely bad at takeoff, those earplugs help but isn’t enough, using decongestant helps as well

[@shenri936]

My left ear gets a sharp feeling during a flight . It hurts when i try to blow the air out

[@CheetoTheCat]

I have tried literally every single one of the remedies in this video, and none have ever worked for me. Every time I fly, my head feels like someone has jammed an ice pick into each ear. It is SO painful that I get delirious and can’t concentrate. I dread flying because of the intense searing pain. The last time I flew I couldn’t hear anything for several days and my inner ear didn’t stop hurting until ten days after landing. And it’s not just flying; I can’t even drive up into the mountains without severe ear pain.

[@TroopsofDoom666]

Chewing gum is recommended...trust me... one of my friend was a pilot he told me about this and ive tried before...smooth and steady 👍

[@sestagamingtv]

Prolly one of the worst pains I’ve felt. My head felt like it was going to explode . I recently was congested on a 3 hours flight and wanted to kill my self . Couldn’t hear normally for a week

[@catinthehatworshipper1160]

I get that. My hearing was screwed for a few months.

[@wes_333]

hey, i’m having this now!! do you have any tips, or things you did afterwards to get your ears back to normal?

[@wes_333]

@@catinthehatworshipper1160 i’m having the same right now, and im flying again in 2 weeks… what did you do to get your ears to normal again?

[@sestagamingtv]

@@wes_333 yeah haven’t had it happen in a while. I flew about 30 times so far this year and I used “Ear planes”

[@colbyo5444]

I was a person who traveled constantly by plane and never had any kind of pain in my ears, until I once traveled with the flu and had barotrauma for 1 month, after that trip I promised not to travel by plane again, I am very afraid , I bought Macks and Flyfit brand earplugs but I don't dare to travel by plane again. even when I travel through the mountains every 100 meters of altitude when descending my ears pop and before that did not happen to me

[@stardust6870]

I'm so scared. I always have problems with my ears and neck when flying, and this time I have a middle ear infection and dizziness as a consequence of the flu but must fly tomorrow. I hope these techniques help me and I don't end up deaf or with another ear issue. I'll update whether these helped, as there might be other people who must fly but have middle ear issues

[@betulinal806]

the ear plugs and the nasal spray cured the pain i have with landing!! but I still feel pain/dizziness ascending :( my whole childhood and adulthood has been ruined because of my ears, I can't even go on the swing without panicking.

[@catinthehatworshipper1160]

I know right? It's been a year since my last flight and it comes back in my dreams every night. Guess I'm never leaving the country.

[@ofuzx]

@@catinthehatworshipper1160 I've had nightmares with flying. I remember having these for years, the plane was about to take off and I just was waiting for my ears to start aching. I hate planes.

[@sanasethi8830]

How do pilots manage an airplane ear?

[@User75314]

They get habitual

[@muawannabe4104]

I have one sided aeroplane ear (on my right) wht i'd do is the The Valsalva Maneuver. Close your mouth, pinch your nostrils together, and blow softly. This method will equalize the pressure in your Eustachian tubes, but be careful not to blow too hard so you don't damage your eardrums ( info from internet) you might need to do it couple of times during flight. That worked for me hopefully it works on u toooo

[@tonytyson3523]

Works everytime... I was wondering after reading hundreds of suffering tales why no one used this simple method...

[@claprain1029]

My ears hurt sooooo bad!!!! No one understands!! Its like a knife and popping and my heads going to explode:(

[@chelseakayy8138]

I get it. Feels like someone is stabbing in your ear.

[@claprain1029]

@@chelseakayy8138 yess!! And everyone around you is talking and moving as normal and don't understand the pain your in. I literally cannot move because even blinking hurts, i have to keep my eyes closed and head still

[@chelseakayy8138]

@@claprain1029 I cry until I land. I’m asking God for healing on both of our behalf lol

[@claprain1029]

@@chelseakayy8138 yes! Bless you hun, i pray we all get over this pain soon

[@claprain1029]

@@chelseakayy8138 last time i flew, i used a lot of nasal spray and pain killers and it made the pain bearable. I still had pressure but in was able to move my head and speak which has never happened before

[@redsedits3653]

I recently flew back home and as soon as I went to bed I had pressure in my ears and my right one started giving me noise it has become unbearable especially when sleeping 😅

[@kwesidarkwa5443]

This is similar to the experience I had on a 9hr flight

[@Hasuku]

So if you take them during the flight between the ascend and decent the pressure isn't going to just flood in/out? I'm going on my first flight across the US and I'm nervous about my ear pressure from experience driving through the mountains.

[@chantekieswetter552]

How did it go? Im also nervous

[@shiza6414]

How to travel with eustachian tube dysfunction?

[@catinthehatworshipper1160]

Just don't. From my experience, the pain is never, ever worth it. If you *really* want to go somewhere, I'd recommend trying to get on a ship.

[@wes_333]

i have the same question

[@secondwolfjiro7204]

@@catinthehatworshipper1160 lmaoo ship to middle east from the US gonna take u a month 😂😂😂

[@kelpalops1895]

@@catinthehatworshipper1160 bru i have to travel on the plane with my family and i have ETD

[@youlearn4769]

Sounds like you can apply the Valsalva maneuver while having earplugs in, right?

[@markyantamd5338]

You can do that. If you are wearing EarPlanes, you will get a more gradual change in pressure.

[@auntyanna6129]

@@markyantamd5338 thank you

[@LOPANindustries]

In Australia we can't buy Sudafed or Mucinex D because the active ingredient is Pseudoephedrine HCl is not permitted in Australia. Is there an alternative that is equally effective anyone can recommend?

[@Captainofparagon]

Just flew like actually flew 7 mins and my ears were going crazy

[@ashscott6068]

I find that alcohol really helps. But I don't get pain. Just deafness and a feeling of pressure. It soon sorts itself out once we reach cruising altitude. On descent, I can usually clear it just by swallowing. On the way up, I need a good genuine yawn to clear it.

[@NickiMoon]

Doctor what about when flying it always causing allergies from pet dandruff. Allergic and always causing stuffy nose made it scary.

[@mariamiles889]

One of my ear the ear canal is closed due to fibrosis and radiotherapy. I nearly deaf in that ear and I am due to have a BAHA fitted. My consultant said I am ok to fly despite this. Condition hence am going to try to do a 2 and a half hour flight from London to France. Will I feel pain in this ear and should I take the medication you recommended? Many thanks

[@swagataj]

for me, in ear truly wireless earphones work like a charm

[@notyourmamamary]

Here because i suffered painful both departure and arrival.. But in returning flight, arrival going up, I chewed gums, it did work. But going down it happens again because i thought itll be ok, but not.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

My left ear never went back to normal and I don't know what to do. I was in excruciating pain during landing for my last two flights. It hurt so much I started rocking and crying. People were giving me weird looks and it was so embarrassing. Nothing helped, none of the tactics that usually help did anything for my left ear. It just continued to feel like pure pain and torture. I don't think I ever want to fly again after that experience. I also had just started coming down with a cold right before I flew, so I was starting to become congested and I'm sure that added to the problem. What do I do now? My hear still hurts and it's clogged and it's been over 24 hours :( Help

[@natashakocic8195]

I had sinusitis for 13weeks. Waiting on surgery. Had no choice to fly interstate for a funeral. My ear will not unblock i chew gum, put ear plugs in upon descending and its been 10hours since having landed, I cant gear a thing out of my right ear and the pain us excruciating. I've used nasal sprays, nothing will unblock it. Any suggestions here?

[@FlyingWhales13]

How are you feeling now? When that happened to me, it slowly healed over about a month.

[@truehope287]

We only get a few uses out of earplanes??? Well that explains why they are not working as well anymore..

[@AskLovelyIgniteTheChange]

Thank you so much for this❤

[@abdulrahmanfx8663]

Thank you, Amazing video

[@lane7444]

Thank you for this video

[@hareth3911]

I have a problem is that when the airplane lands my inner organs( like kidney) starts to swell and almost explodes , and my wrists starts to twist inward, what’s the problem ? I will be thankful

[@soneelita]

Is your blood pressure always normal?

[@hareth3911]

@@soneelita in general, yes

[@edcameron]

I love aviation and flying. Today I got airplane ear in one ear and it was like my hearing was one sided, I’ve still got it idk why past tense

[@wes_333]

Hey, did it go over by itself? I had a flight 3 days ago and I still have one ear thats not popped, and im starting to worry

[@edcameron]

@@wes_333 yes it did eventually, it did take a few days for me so don’t worry. Has it got any better or is it still just as bad as during the flight?

[@wes_333]

@@edcameron its a bit better now, i think i will go see a doctor just in case

[@weytamalone1511]

Very interesting content.

[@andrewthomas1131]

This is my community!

[@Belectraaaa]

I think i have airplane ear cause i went thru so much pain last time and again I will be flying soon so I'm here😭😂it's one the worst pain, earpods didn't help as well last time

[@mjscrubs9506]

Felt it during descent.. I woke up because my ears, both is so paintful and i cannit hear anything and i panicked

[@tanvibareja8978]

Will it work if we just use headphones?? Not the specific headphones

[@markyantamd5338]

Not much, in all likelihood. The ears still have to equalize to cabin pressure during the flight. The Ear Planes are constructed to specifically allow the middle ear pressures to equalize, but to do it slowly.

[@gdg005]

Dr. Manta, Would Balloon Sinuplasty procedure be a fix for this airplane ear issue, I was told that I had some blockage in my sinus passages that potentially would result in my suffering with this airplane ear issue. I have tried some of the methods you have discussed with no relief. Only time resolves my muffled hearing after flying.

[@markyantamd5338]

A balloon sinuplasty would not help. That being said, there is now a procedure to dilate the Eustachian tube using similar or even the same balloons. It has been, in my own experience, about a 50/50 proposition, but really no downside to trying it

[@Jenb0854]

I have had a stapedectomy and a full ear drum rebuild ( tissue from earlobe) I am in excruciating pain on flying even an hour.. yet I have to fly for 5 hours to my daughters wedding.. I am petrified what can I do??? I have chewed, plugged ears done lots nothing works.. Help! Please

[@markyantamd5338]

If you have had those surgeries and still have that much trouble flying, you might need to have a temporary tube put into your ear to help. I would consult with your ear doctor

[@Jenb0854]

@@markyantamd5338 Thankyou for your reply. I have had cancer three times, now a brain tumour. Lots of operations etc. I nearly died as I went into a coma for 6 wks after my ear drum surgery.. yeah, nah! Not going to have more surgery.. Anything else???? I cannot miss my daughters wedding.

[@markyantamd5338]

@@Jenb0854 Realistically, do follow a regimen like I outlined, roll the dice, or do a Eustachian tube dilation or make a myringotomy in the office (or just go ahead and put in a temporary tube). The latter two are typically done in the office under local anaesthesia

[@Jenb0854]

@@markyantamd5338 Thankyou Mark, seeing ENT on 19th Jan.. merry Christmas 🎄

[@TheAndeky]

Thank you

[@zekegrant1795]

mark i was wonder...i tend to have my ears clogged for days sometimes a week or abit more before it goes away. is that normal? ive always had this issue

[@wes_333]

hey, i’m having the same issue right now. i had a flight 3 days ago, and my left ear is still not normal (as if there’s pressure on it). do you have tips?

[@Lorenavachal]

@@wes_333how long did this take to go away?

[@wes_333]

@@Lorenavachal it took a good 2 weeks for me. I suddenly heard a popping sound and then my ears were back to normal

[@wes_333]

@@Lorenavachal I bought special earpods called “Alpine Flyfit” which I now use every time I fly, and they work great.

[@soniczforever5470]

Thanks 😊

[@stephy1771]

I've had trouble with this my whole life and finally went to an ENT who recommended Afrin nasal spray, which usually helps (not always; right now my ears are still blocked 12 hrs after a flight :( ). But the Valsalva maneuver has never worked for me. Is there anything I can do regularly at home to "exercise" my Eustachian tubes? Is it true that avoiding dairy products can help reduce inflammation in sinuses and ears?

[@markyantamd5338]

I'm not sure you can do anything to "exercise" your Eustachian tube. Dairy is an allergen for a lot of people, so that might be a good thing to try to avoid. The Valsalva and Toynbee maneuvers are just helping your Eustachian tubes to work better, but they aren't intrinsically doing anything to "exercise" them. For some people, none of the things outlined work. At that point, further options are putting tubes into the eardrums or doing a Eustachian tube dilation, either in the office or under anaesthesia, to help prevent this pain.

[@stephy1771]

@@markyantamd5338 Thanks for your reply!

[@jennifersalvage-style7798]

@@markyantamd5338 since ear tubes are meant to be temporary and fall out, how many procedures can a person do over the years where it isn’t completely damaging the ear drum?

[@markyantamd5338]

@@jennifersalvage-style7798 You can put in long lasting tubes, called T tubes or butterfly tubes, that can last a long, long time. Tubes do not always do damage to the eardrum. Sometimes there is scarring and sometimes there is not.

[@jennifersalvage-style7798]

@@markyantamd5338 Thankyou Mark. And yes I have heard about the T tubes- what is the life range of the long lasting tubes?

[@daniellesaint-hilaire6515]

Thanks

[@ashishjangid7335]

Thnx

[@monBon100]

I cannot find Afrin in Canada. Will Drixoral work ok? Also, does anyone have experience with the MACKS FlightGuard ear plugs? good reviews online so I grabbed a pair. I have severe airplane ear on descent, it brings me to tears every time on landing (unless descent is very slow) and I have pain and plugged ears for several hours to days after. I have a trip coming up and am so scared of the pain. I will update this comment of my success or lack thereof with everything I am trying out - Sudafed, nasal spray, Tylenol, Macks Flightguards.

[@cassiefast]

Any update?

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Thank you for these tips I hate when plane descends

[@fannydiallo6189]

None of these worked for me. I hate airplanes😢. I’m going to try Flyfit because of the reviews. I’m traveling with my 14 months old baby next month and I’m so scared for her😢. It’s a 13 hours flight. I’ll give her bottle of milk while taking off and landing.

[@oscarm.4078]

Did it work?

[@maryholton1296]

Flew for years with no pain and then it started. Have been using the warplanes and they work good, but am going to add the nasal spray.

[@muhammadkamran8378]

Keep some chewing gum. During take off pop one in. Nothing happens you will be fine. My father taught me this and works like a charm. Also you can use toffees or candy. When you swallow it your ear pressure is relieved

[@Elaine-pr4op]

Anyone have ear crackling and trying to fly with this issue?

[@NCLme]

I will have to try my problem is on the descent 😩😩😩✈️ Oh the pain i will try all methods available to me which is use the Airplanes and chew gum going up and down while pinching nose 👍🏿

[@BolleCloveKitty]

Will painkillers help with the pain?

[@markyantamd5338]

That's not really a good idea, certainly not any type of a "solution" to the problem.

[@soneelita]

Yes you can take pain relief every 6 hours like Panadols.

[@milosilic8639]

Well.. i didnt know anything about the airplane ears and stuff .. it was a nightmare to fly... i knew it had something to do with pressure change but didnt have one single idea how to stop it so.. i just enjoyed the pain for like 40 mins.. good thing the flight was a little longer than 1 hour so it could have been worse aahahha gonna try this stuff next time..

[@officiallotus_user6799]

Guys does this happen on short flights?

[@Elaine-pr4op]

Yes

[@officiallotus_user6799]

@@Elaine-pr4op no worries. Had a flight just before I posted it and it was totally fine I didn’t need to do any procedures just eat crisps😂

[@MediSpring]

Would be much more efficient just to hold on the pressure from the earth instead of taking thousands things for your body.

[@akieboygaming]

Idk bout you guys but i just cant hear for a bit then its good... I came here so i can hear 😬

[@bappy1901]

I am suffering from 5 days 😢

[@wes_333]

did it stop?

[@truehope287]

Earplanes work for me

[@courtneyhendricks2658]

Chew bubblegum as the aeroplane descend..that seem to always help.

[@ellisterjuty2478]

nope, not helping at all. i chew it but no effect at all for me.

[@shreyaputhran7646]

Drink warm water

[@nilavnayan4521]

Guys, this chewing gum and sipping water crap doesn't fly with people having "airplane ear". It's for the normal folks. Not for the airplane ear folks who has unbearable, torturous-sinister, veins about to burst pain.

[@Citysound1]

@@nilavnayan4521 Exactly

[@nilavnayan4521]

@@Citysound1 But from past experience I do a series of things which works to bottle down the pain from unbearable to bearable

[@thulegezelschap5884]

I just get drunk before and sleep during the flight

[@chimmy190]

They say drinking alcohol and sleeping on a flight can actually make it worse for people who have ear issues. So please don't recommend that for people.

[@thulegezelschap5884]

@@chimmy190 it works for me, I aways have a massive ear ache do I drink and sleep :) I don’t get blasted but just enough to fall asleep very fast haha

[@Teachers-Pet]

Persons 🪑

[@superflash133]

Drink a coke before descent, works like magic. You're welcome 😉

[@Khameo_]

what if you have ETD. would this stuff work?

[@kelpalops1895]

i want to know also i hear its painful but i did have 1 flight where i had ETD and there wasnt much pain at all.