{"id":3914,"date":"2016-02-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legroupeforget.stage.okam.io\/blog-en\/?p=271"},"modified":"2018-03-26T11:38:46","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T15:38:46","slug":"ears-plane-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/legroupeforget.stage.okam.io\/en\/health-counsels\/ears-plane-travel","title":{"rendered":"Your ears during plane travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You hear the pilot announcing that the plane is beginning its\u00a0descent, but your ears have already let you know that something\u00a0is happening. Sounds have become muffled and your ears are\u00a0uncomfortable or painful. You are suffering from barotrauma.\u00a0Many air travelers have pain in their ears when they fly, mainly at takeoff\u00a0and landing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does it feel like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Barotrauma can occur in one ear or in both. It causes one or more of the\u00a0following symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earache<\/li>\n<li>A feeling that the ear is full or blocked<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Slight hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>Ringing or buzzing in the ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Earaches while flying usually cause only temporary discomfort. They\u00a0can also cause fluid to accumulate, making your feel like your ears are\u00a0completely blocked.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Why do we feel\u00a0pressure in our ears?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, the air pressure in your middle ear is the same as outside\u00a0your body. The Eustachian tubes are responsible for maintaining this\u00a0balance, but if the tubes are blocked, the air pressure can no longer be\u00a0balanced.<\/p>\n<p>When an airplane rises or descends the air pressure in the cabin changes\u00a0rapidly and your Eustachian tubes do not react quickly enough.\u00a0You can also experience a mild case of barotrauma in an elevator or\u00a0riding in a car in the mountains.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Tips to avoid the effects of pressure in the ears<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yawn and swallow during takeoff and descent. <\/b>Yawning and swallowing\u00a0activate the muscles that open the Eustachian tubes. You can\u00a0drink water, suck on hard candies or chew gum to help you swallow.<\/p>\n<p><b>Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. <\/b>Staying hydrated will\u00a0prevent irritation in the nasal passages and the throat and will keep the\u00a0Eustachian tubes working properly.<\/p>\n<p><b>Do the Valsalva manoeuver. <\/b>Close your mouth, pinch your nose and\u00a0blow gently, as if you were blowing your nose. Repeat several times,\u00a0especially during descent, to equalize the pressure between your ears\u00a0and the cabin. Do not blow too hard, which might cause ear pain.<\/p>\n<p><b>Do not sleep during takeoff and descent. <\/b>If you stay awake during\u00a0takeoffs and descents, you can perform the techniques that will relieve\u00a0the pressure in your ears.<\/p>\n<p><b>Decongestants. <\/b>If you have nasal congestion, from a cold for example,\u00a0sinusitis or an ear infection, ear discomfort might be amplified. Use a\u00a0nasal or oral decongestant to keep congestion at bay and to allow your\u00a0Eustachian tubes to open. Take the decongestant 30 minutes to an hour\u00a0before departing or landing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice to\u00a0choose a decongestant.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Tinnitus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, it may seem to intensify\u00a0when you fly in an airplane. Distract yourself when flying: listen to music\u00a0or watch movies to keep your mind from focusing on the tinnitus.\u00a0If you get nervous when flying, relaxation exercises may help you relax.\u00a0Avoid stress and worry to decrease the effects of tinnitus.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Precaution: alcohol and caffeine<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is not recommended to drink alcohol or caffeine\u00a0when flying because they can cause dehydration. They also constrict the\u00a0blood vessels, which can increase the risk of ruptured capillaries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Effects of pressure in children&#8217;s\u00a0ears<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Children may also feel the effects of pressure in their ears. Here are\u00a0some tips to help them:<\/p>\n<p><b>Encourage them to swallow. <\/b>Give a baby or child a drink during takeoff\u00a0and descent to help them swallow. A pacifier can also be useful. Older\u00a0children can try chewing gum, drinking with a straw or making bubbles\u00a0with a straw.<\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid decongestants. <\/b>Decongestants are not recommended for young\u00a0children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You hear the pilot announcing that the plane is beginning its\u00a0descent, but your ears have already let you know that something\u00a0is happening. Sounds have become muffled and your ears are\u00a0uncomfortable or painful. 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